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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.68, 1,911.06 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.68, 1,911.06 and 657.56 is: 985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.68 : 1,911.06 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.68/1,911.06 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.68x = 1,911.06 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.68x = 1,256,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,636.61/1,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.84

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