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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.96, 1,910.72 and 494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.96, 1,910.72 and 494.32 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.96 : 1,910.72 = 494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.96/1,910.72 = 494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.96x = 1,910.72 × 494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.96x = 944,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,507.11/1,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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