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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.49, 1,915.48 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.49, 1,915.48 and 497.03 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.49 : 1,915.48 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.49/1,915.48 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.49x = 1,915.48 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.49x = 952,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,048.54/1,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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