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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.70, 1,908.65 and 492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.70, 1,908.65 and 492.65 is: 738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.70 : 1,908.65 = 492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.70/1,908.65 = 492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.70x = 1,908.65 × 492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.70x = 940,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,295.27/1,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.82

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