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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.05, 1,911.27 and 624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.05, 1,911.27 and 624.82 is: 937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.05 : 1,911.27 = 624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.05/1,911.27 = 624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.05x = 1,911.27 × 624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.05x = 1,194,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,199.72/1,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.33

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