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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.63, 1,913.37 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.63, 1,913.37 and 409.88 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.63 : 1,913.37 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.63/1,913.37 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.63x = 1,913.37 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.63x = 784,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,242.53/1,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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