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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274, 1,910.64 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274, 1,910.64 and 408.04 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274 : 1,910.64 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274/1,910.64 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274x = 1,910.64 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274x = 779,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,617.55/1,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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