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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.28, 1,908.54 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.28, 1,908.54 and 450.64 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.28 : 1,908.54 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.28/1,908.54 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.28x = 1,908.54 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.28x = 860,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,064.47/1,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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