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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.21, 1,912.41 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.21, 1,912.41 and 409.32 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.21 : 1,912.41 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.21/1,912.41 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.21x = 1,912.41 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.21x = 782,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,787.66/1,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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