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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.89, 1,913.84 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.89, 1,913.84 and 410.20 is: 615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.89 : 1,913.84 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.89/1,913.84 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.89x = 1,913.84 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.89x = 785,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,061.48/1,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.30

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