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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.19, 1,913.83 and 496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.19, 1,913.83 and 496.16 is: 744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.19 : 1,913.83 = 496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.19/1,913.83 = 496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.19x = 1,913.83 × 496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.19x = 949,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,562.26/1,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.06

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