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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.70, 1,913.99 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.70, 1,913.99 and 496.28 is: 744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.70 : 1,913.99 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.70/1,913.99 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.70x = 1,913.99 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.70x = 949,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,877.26/1,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.01

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