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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.48, 1,911.58 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.48, 1,911.58 and 397.05 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.48 : 1,911.58 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.48/1,911.58 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.48x = 1,911.58 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.48x = 758,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,991.85/1,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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