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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.32, 1,907.52 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.32, 1,907.52 and 492.22 is: 737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.32 : 1,907.52 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.32/1,907.52 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.32x = 1,907.52 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.32x = 938,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,922.80/1,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.96

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