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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.94, 1,912.40 and 484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.94, 1,912.40 and 484.46 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.94 : 1,912.40 = 484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.94/1,912.40 = 484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.94x = 1,912.40 × 484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.94x = 926,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,469.32/1,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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