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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.39, 1,908.80 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.39, 1,908.80 and 450.45 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.39 : 1,908.80 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.39/1,908.80 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.39x = 1,908.80 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.39x = 859,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,816.71/1,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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