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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.92, 1,910.99 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.92, 1,910.99 and 494.11 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.92 : 1,910.99 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.92/1,910.99 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.92x = 1,910.99 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.92x = 944,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,239.27/1,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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