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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.75, 1,911.48 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.75, 1,911.48 and 452.89 is: 679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.75 : 1,911.48 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.75/1,911.48 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.75x = 1,911.48 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.75x = 865,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,690.18/1,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.11

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