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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.81, 1,912.47 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.81, 1,912.47 and 409.56 is: 613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.81 : 1,912.47 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.81/1,912.47 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.81x = 1,912.47 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.81x = 783,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,271.21/1,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.94

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