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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.74, 1,913.54 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.74, 1,913.54 and 338.66 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.74 : 1,913.54 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.74/1,913.54 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.74x = 1,913.54 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.74x = 648,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,039.46/1,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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