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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.83, 1,914.02 and 410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.83, 1,914.02 and 410.75 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.83 : 1,914.02 = 410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.83/1,914.02 = 410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.83x = 1,914.02 × 410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.83x = 786,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,172.09/1,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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