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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.58, 1,912.82 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.58, 1,912.82 and 544.66 is: 817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.58 : 1,912.82 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.58/1,912.82 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.58x = 1,912.82 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.58x = 1,041,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,836.54/1,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.40

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