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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.18, 1,911.18 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.18, 1,911.18 and 396.66 is: 594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.18 : 1,911.18 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.18/1,911.18 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.18x = 1,911.18 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.18x = 758,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,088.66/1,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.96

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