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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.29, 1,912.75 and 409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.29, 1,912.75 and 409.49 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.29 : 1,912.75 = 409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.29/1,912.75 = 409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.29x = 1,912.75 × 409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.29x = 783,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,240.39/1,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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