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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.47, 1,911.23 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.47, 1,911.23 and 452.52 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.47 : 1,911.23 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.47/1,911.23 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.47x = 1,911.23 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.47x = 864,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,869.23/1,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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