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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.70, 1,911.96 and 452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.70, 1,911.96 and 452.82 is: 679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.70 : 1,911.96 = 452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.70/1,911.96 = 452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.70x = 1,911.96 × 452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.70x = 865,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,773.73/1,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.20

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