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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,912.92 and 409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,912.92 and 409.80 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,912.92 = 409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,912.92 = 409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,912.92 × 409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 783,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,914.62/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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