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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.48, 1,911.83 and 544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.48, 1,911.83 and 544.07 is: 816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.48 : 1,911.83 = 544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.48/1,911.83 = 544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.48x = 1,911.83 × 544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.48x = 1,040,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,157.07/1,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.14

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