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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.18, 1,912.86 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.18, 1,912.86 and 409.52 is: 614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.18 : 1,912.86 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.18/1,912.86 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.18x = 1,912.86 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.18x = 783,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,344.86/1,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.30

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