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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.52, 1,913.12 and 1,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.52, 1,913.12 and 1,071.26 is: 1,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.52 : 1,913.12 = 1,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.52/1,913.12 = 1,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.52x = 1,913.12 × 1,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.52x = 2,049,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,448.93/1,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.02

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