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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.07, 1,911.93 and 452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.07, 1,911.93 and 452.31 is: 678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.07 : 1,911.93 = 452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.07/1,911.93 = 452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.07x = 1,911.93 × 452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.07x = 864,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,785.06/1,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.76

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