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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.72, 1,912.12 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.72, 1,912.12 and 441.84 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.72 : 1,912.12 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.72/1,912.12 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.72x = 1,912.12 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.72x = 844,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,851.10/1,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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