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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.13, 1,911.13 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.13, 1,911.13 and 408.38 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.13 : 1,911.13 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.13/1,911.13 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.13x = 1,911.13 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.13x = 780,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,456.69/1,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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