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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.55, 1,910.57 and 615.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.55, 1,910.57 and 615.21 is: 922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.55 : 1,910.57 = 615.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.55/1,910.57 = 615.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.55x = 1,910.57 × 615.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.55x = 1,175,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,398.69/1,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.21

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