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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.74, 1,912.02 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.74, 1,912.02 and 397.22 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.74 : 1,912.02 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.74/1,912.02 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.74x = 1,912.02 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.74x = 759,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,497.36/1,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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