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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.90, 1,912.92 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.90, 1,912.92 and 544.64 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.90 : 1,912.92 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.90/1,912.92 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.90x = 1,912.92 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.90x = 1,041,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,852.75/1,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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