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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.58, 1,911.51 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.58, 1,911.51 and 408.42 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.58 : 1,911.51 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.58/1,911.51 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.58x = 1,911.51 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.58x = 780,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,698.91/1,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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