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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.08, 1,910.80 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.08, 1,910.80 and 452.32 is: 678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.08 : 1,910.80 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.08/1,910.80 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.08x = 1,910.80 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.08x = 864,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,293.06/1,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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