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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.37, 1,908.71 and 450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.37, 1,908.71 and 450.47 is: 675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.37 : 1,908.71 = 450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.37/1,908.71 = 450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.37x = 1,908.71 × 450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.37x = 859,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,816.59/1,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.76

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