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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.22, 1,910.70 and 452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.22, 1,910.70 and 452.38 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.22 : 1,910.70 = 452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.22/1,910.70 = 452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.22x = 1,910.70 × 452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.22x = 864,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,357.69/1,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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