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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.03, 1,909.23 and 492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.03, 1,909.23 and 492.73 is: 738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.03 : 1,909.23 = 492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.03/1,909.23 = 492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.03x = 1,909.23 × 492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.03x = 940,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,734.90/1,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.97

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