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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.06, 1,912.77 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.06, 1,912.77 and 409.17 is: 613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.06 : 1,912.77 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.06/1,912.77 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.06x = 1,912.77 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.06x = 782,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,648.10/1,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.81

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