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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.85, 1,908.70 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.85, 1,908.70 and 492.68 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.85 : 1,908.70 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.85/1,908.70 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.85x = 1,908.70 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.85x = 940,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,381.86/1,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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