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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.57, 1,912.22 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.57, 1,912.22 and 544.25 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.57 : 1,912.22 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.57/1,912.22 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.57x = 1,912.22 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.57x = 1,040,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,725.74/1,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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