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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.56, 1,912.89 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.56, 1,912.89 and 409.64 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.56 : 1,912.89 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.56/1,912.89 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.56x = 1,912.89 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.56x = 783,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,596.26/1,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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