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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.20, 1,911.30 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.20, 1,911.30 and 504.70 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.20 : 1,911.30 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.20/1,911.30 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.20x = 1,911.30 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.20x = 964,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,633.11/1,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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