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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.11, 1,912.64 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.11, 1,912.64 and 409.40 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.11 : 1,912.64 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.11/1,912.64 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.11x = 1,912.64 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.11x = 783,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,023.21/1,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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