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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.11, 1,911.14 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.11, 1,911.14 and 504.61 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.11 : 1,911.14 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.11/1,911.14 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.11x = 1,911.14 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.11x = 964,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,368.28/1,274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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