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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.69, 1,910.69 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.69, 1,910.69 and 493.53 is: 740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.69 : 1,910.69 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.69/1,910.69 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.69x = 1,910.69 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.69x = 942,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,975.05/1,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.35

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