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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.38, 1,910.22 and 657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.38, 1,910.22 and 657.43 is: 985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.38 : 1,910.22 = 657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.38/1,910.22 = 657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.38x = 1,910.22 × 657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.38x = 1,255,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,835.93/1,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.45

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