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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.72, 1,911.90 and 544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.72, 1,911.90 and 544.28 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.72 : 1,911.90 = 544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.72/1,911.90 = 544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.72x = 1,911.90 × 544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.72x = 1,040,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,608.93/1,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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