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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.38, 1,913.15 and 409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.38, 1,913.15 and 409.63 is: 614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.38 : 1,913.15 = 409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.38/1,913.15 = 409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.38x = 1,913.15 × 409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.38x = 783,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,683.63/1,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.47

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