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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.94, 1,913.02 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.94, 1,913.02 and 625.32 is: 938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.94 : 1,913.02 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.94/1,913.02 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.94x = 1,913.02 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.94x = 1,196,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,248.10/1,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.28

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