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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.65, 1,912.88 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.65, 1,912.88 and 496.01 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.65 : 1,912.88 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.65/1,912.88 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.65x = 1,912.88 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.65x = 948,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,795.56/1,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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