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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.80, 1,912.38 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.80, 1,912.38 and 409 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.80 : 1,912.38 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.80/1,912.38 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.80x = 1,912.38 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.80x = 782,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,163.42/1,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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