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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.84, 1,912.48 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.84, 1,912.48 and 452.92 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.84 : 1,912.48 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.84/1,912.48 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.84x = 1,912.48 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.84x = 866,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,200.44/1,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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