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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.84, 1,912.26 and 543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.84, 1,912.26 and 543.97 is: 815.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.84 : 1,912.26 = 543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.84/1,912.26 = 543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.84x = 1,912.26 × 543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.84x = 1,040,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,202.69/1,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.95

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