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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.39, 1,910.18 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.39, 1,910.18 and 493.36 is: 740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.39 : 1,910.18 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.39/1,910.18 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.39x = 1,910.18 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.39x = 942,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,402.86/1,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.08

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