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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.54, 1,912.01 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.54, 1,912.01 and 625.32 is: 938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.54 : 1,912.01 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.54/1,912.01 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.54x = 1,912.01 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.54x = 1,195,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,614.97/1,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.08

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