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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.80, 1,909.10 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.80, 1,909.10 and 492.46 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.80 : 1,909.10 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.80/1,909.10 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.80x = 1,909.10 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.80x = 940,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,155.39/1,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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