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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.04, 1,910.94 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.04, 1,910.94 and 452.28 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.04 : 1,910.94 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.04/1,910.94 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.04x = 1,910.94 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.04x = 864,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,279.94/1,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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