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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.57, 1,910.39 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.57, 1,910.39 and 493.49 is: 740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.57 : 1,910.39 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.57/1,910.39 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.57x = 1,910.39 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.57x = 942,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,760.67/1,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.25

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