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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.00, 1,910.61 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.00, 1,910.61 and 452.16 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.00 : 1,910.61 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.00/1,910.61 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.00x = 1,910.61 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.00x = 863,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,901.42/1,274.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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