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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.87, 1,908.18 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.87, 1,908.18 and 492.30 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.87 : 1,908.18 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.87/1,908.18 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.87x = 1,908.18 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.87x = 939,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,397.01/1,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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