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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.09, 1,908.45 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.09, 1,908.45 and 450.30 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.09 : 1,908.45 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.09/1,908.45 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.09x = 1,908.45 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.09x = 859,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,375.04/1,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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