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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.53, 1,911.98 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.53, 1,911.98 and 452.74 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.53 : 1,911.98 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.53/1,911.98 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.53x = 1,911.98 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.53x = 865,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,620.27/1,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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