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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.92, 1,913.06 and 1,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.92, 1,913.06 and 1,271.04 is: 1,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.92 : 1,913.06 = 1,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.92/1,913.06 = 1,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.92x = 1,913.06 × 1,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.92x = 2,431,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,575.78/1,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.24

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