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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.02, 1,911.18 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.02, 1,911.18 and 452.37 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.02 : 1,911.18 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.02/1,911.18 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.02x = 1,911.18 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.02x = 864,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,560.50/1,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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