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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.79, 1,912.79 and 697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.79, 1,912.79 and 697.65 is: 1,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.79 : 1,912.79 = 697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.79/1,912.79 = 697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.79x = 1,912.79 × 697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.79x = 1,334,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,457.94/1,274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.81

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