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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.63, 1,912.25 and 408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.63, 1,912.25 and 408.94 is: 613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.63 : 1,912.25 = 408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.63/1,912.25 = 408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.63x = 1,912.25 × 408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.63x = 781,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,991.76/1,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.51

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