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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.47, 1,909.68 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.47, 1,909.68 and 493.04 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.47 : 1,909.68 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.47/1,909.68 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.47x = 1,909.68 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.47x = 941,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,539.08/1,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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