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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.93, 1,913.44 and 495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.93, 1,913.44 and 495.67 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.93 : 1,913.44 = 495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.93/1,913.44 = 495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.93x = 1,913.44 × 495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.93x = 948,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,434.80/1,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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