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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.66, 1,911.66 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.66, 1,911.66 and 452.84 is: 679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.66 : 1,911.66 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.66/1,911.66 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.66x = 1,911.66 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.66x = 865,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,676.11/1,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.14

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