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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.29, 1,911.45 and 504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.29, 1,911.45 and 504.25 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.29 : 1,911.45 = 504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.29/1,911.45 = 504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.29x = 1,911.45 × 504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.29x = 963,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,848.66/1,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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