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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274, 1,912.92 and 1,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274, 1,912.92 and 1,227.44 is: 1,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274 : 1,912.92 = 1,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274/1,912.92 = 1,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274x = 1,912.92 × 1,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274x = 2,347,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,994.52/1,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.01

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