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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.88, 1,912.37 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.88, 1,912.37 and 441.95 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.88 : 1,912.37 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.88/1,912.37 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.88x = 1,912.37 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.88x = 845,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,163.46/1,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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