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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.39, 1,912.84 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.39, 1,912.84 and 442.45 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.39 : 1,912.84 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.39/1,912.84 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.39x = 1,912.84 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.39x = 846,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,336.06/1,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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