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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.95, 1,910.53 and 493.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.95, 1,910.53 and 493.89 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.95 : 1,910.53 = 493.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.95/1,910.53 = 493.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.95x = 1,910.53 × 493.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.95x = 943,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,591.66/1,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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