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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.41, 1,908.26 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.41, 1,908.26 and 450.46 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.41 : 1,908.26 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.41/1,908.26 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.41x = 1,908.26 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.41x = 859,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,596.62/1,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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