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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.11, 1,907.81 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.11, 1,907.81 and 450.27 is: 675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.11 : 1,907.81 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.11/1,907.81 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.11x = 1,907.81 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.11x = 859,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,027.36/1,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.28

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