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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274, 1,911 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274, 1,911 and 408.38 is: 612.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274 : 1,911 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274/1,911 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274x = 1,911 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274x = 780,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,414.18/1,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.57

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