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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.46, 1,912.08 and 1,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.46, 1,912.08 and 1,255.44 is: 1,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.46 : 1,912.08 = 1,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.46/1,912.08 = 1,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.46x = 1,912.08 × 1,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.46x = 2,400,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,501.72/1,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.54

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