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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.26, 1,911.39 and 625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.26, 1,911.39 and 625.45 is: 938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.26 : 1,911.39 = 625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.26/1,911.39 = 625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.26x = 1,911.39 × 625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.26x = 1,195,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,478.88/1,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.18

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