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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.47, 1,911.08 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.47, 1,911.08 and 452.63 is: 678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.47 : 1,911.08 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.47/1,911.08 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.47x = 1,911.08 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.47x = 865,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,005.10/1,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.72

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