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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.82, 1,912.26 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.82, 1,912.26 and 544.32 is: 816.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.82 : 1,912.26 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.82/1,912.26 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.82x = 1,912.26 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.82x = 1,040,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,881.36/1,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.49

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