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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.13, 1,913.01 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.13, 1,913.01 and 409.44 is: 614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.13 : 1,913.01 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.13/1,913.01 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.13x = 1,913.01 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.13x = 783,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,260.77/1,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.26

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