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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.81, 1,911.90 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.81, 1,911.90 and 494.91 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.81 : 1,911.90 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.81/1,911.90 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.81x = 1,911.90 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.81x = 946,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,220.28/1,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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