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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.45, 1,911.27 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.45, 1,911.27 and 408.56 is: 612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.45 : 1,911.27 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.45/1,911.27 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.45x = 1,911.27 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.45x = 780,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,873.25/1,274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.71

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