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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.52, 1,911.88 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.52, 1,911.88 and 544.10 is: 816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.52 : 1,911.88 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.52/1,911.88 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.52x = 1,911.88 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.52x = 1,040,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,253.91/1,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.19

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