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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.16, 1,909.61 and 1,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.16, 1,909.61 and 1,127.35 is: 1,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.16 : 1,909.61 = 1,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.16/1,909.61 = 1,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.16x = 1,909.61 × 1,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.16x = 2,152,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,799.81/1,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.58

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