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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.28, 1,910.16 and 862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.28, 1,910.16 and 862.44 is: 1,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.28 : 1,910.16 = 862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.28/1,910.16 = 862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.28x = 1,910.16 × 862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.28x = 1,647,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,398.39/1,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.81

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