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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.71, 1,910.15 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.71, 1,910.15 and 493.65 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.71 : 1,910.15 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.71/1,910.15 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.71x = 1,910.15 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.71x = 942,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,951.56/1,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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