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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.26, 1,912.75 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.26, 1,912.75 and 409.50 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.26 : 1,912.75 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.26/1,912.75 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.26x = 1,912.75 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.26x = 783,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,270.10/1,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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