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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.44, 1,911.78 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.44, 1,911.78 and 452.80 is: 679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.44 : 1,911.78 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.44/1,911.78 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.44x = 1,911.78 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.44x = 865,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,653.98/1,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.24

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