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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.47, 1,913.03 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.47, 1,913.03 and 409.67 is: 614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.47 : 1,913.03 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.47/1,913.03 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.47x = 1,913.03 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.47x = 783,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,708.95/1,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.45

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