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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.27, 1,908.42 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.27, 1,908.42 and 450.36 is: 675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.27 : 1,908.42 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.27/1,908.42 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.27x = 1,908.42 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.27x = 859,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,476.03/1,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.55

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