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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.06, 1,907.52 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.06, 1,907.52 and 450.12 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.06 : 1,907.52 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.06/1,907.52 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.06x = 1,907.52 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.06x = 858,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,612.90/1,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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