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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.56, 1,912.02 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.56, 1,912.02 and 408.68 is: 613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.56 : 1,912.02 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.56/1,912.02 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.56x = 1,912.02 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.56x = 781,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,404.33/1,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.08

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