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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.73, 1,911.60 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.73, 1,911.60 and 441.54 is: 662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.73 : 1,911.60 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.73/1,911.60 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.73x = 1,911.60 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.73x = 844,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,047.86/1,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.14

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