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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.32, 1,912.64 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.32, 1,912.64 and 409.44 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.32 : 1,912.64 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.32/1,912.64 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.32x = 1,912.64 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.32x = 783,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,111.32/1,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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