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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.98, 1,912.35 and 409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.98, 1,912.35 and 409.06 is: 613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.98 : 1,912.35 = 409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.98/1,912.35 = 409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.98x = 1,912.35 × 409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.98x = 782,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,265.89/1,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.55

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