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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.41, 1,911.75 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.41, 1,911.75 and 452.76 is: 679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.41 : 1,911.75 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.41/1,911.75 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.41x = 1,911.75 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.41x = 865,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,563.93/1,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.19

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