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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.04, 1,909.98 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.04, 1,909.98 and 493.60 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.04 : 1,909.98 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.04/1,909.98 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.04x = 1,909.98 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.04x = 942,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,766.13/1,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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