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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.42, 1,908.28 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.42, 1,908.28 and 450.58 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.42 : 1,908.28 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.42/1,908.28 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.42x = 1,908.28 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.42x = 859,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,832.80/1,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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