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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.40, 1,910.44 and 656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.40, 1,910.44 and 656.74 is: 984.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.40 : 1,910.44 = 656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.40/1,910.44 = 656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.40x = 1,910.44 × 656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.40x = 1,254,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,662.37/1,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.51

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