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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.80, 1,912.80 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.80, 1,912.80 and 581.68 is: 872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.80 : 1,912.80 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.80/1,912.80 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.80x = 1,912.80 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.80x = 1,112,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,637.50/1,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.79

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