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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.99, 1,909.89 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.99, 1,909.89 and 493.32 is: 740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.99 : 1,909.89 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.99/1,909.89 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.99x = 1,909.89 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.99x = 942,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,186.93/1,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.14

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