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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.99, 1,914.73 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.99, 1,914.73 and 496.53 is: 745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.99 : 1,914.73 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.99/1,914.73 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.99x = 1,914.73 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.99x = 950,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,719.02/1,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.08

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