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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.57, 1,913.39 and 495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.57, 1,913.39 and 495.49 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.57 : 1,913.39 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.57/1,913.39 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.57x = 1,913.39 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.57x = 948,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,065.61/1,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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