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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.94, 1,909.98 and 1,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.94, 1,909.98 and 1,215 is: 1,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.94 : 1,909.98 = 1,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.94/1,909.98 = 1,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.94x = 1,909.98 × 1,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.94x = 2,320,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,625.70/1,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.18

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