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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.60, 1,913.16 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.60, 1,913.16 and 495.36 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.60 : 1,913.16 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.60/1,913.16 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.60x = 1,913.16 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.60x = 947,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,702.94/1,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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