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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.48, 1,912.44 and 543.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.48, 1,912.44 and 543.98 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.48 : 1,912.44 = 543.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.48/1,912.44 = 543.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.48x = 1,912.44 × 543.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.48x = 1,040,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,329.11/1,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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