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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.32, 1,912.98 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.32, 1,912.98 and 409.64 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.32 : 1,912.98 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.32/1,912.98 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.32x = 1,912.98 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.32x = 783,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,633.13/1,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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