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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.19, 1,912.89 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.19, 1,912.89 and 495.84 is: 743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.19 : 1,912.89 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.19/1,912.89 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.19x = 1,912.89 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.19x = 948,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,475.33/1,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.79

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