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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.02, 1,908.22 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.02, 1,908.22 and 450.30 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.02 : 1,908.22 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.02/1,908.22 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.02x = 1,908.22 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.02x = 859,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,264.44/1,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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