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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.42, 1,908.63 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.42, 1,908.63 and 450.66 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.42 : 1,908.63 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.42/1,908.63 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.42x = 1,908.63 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.42x = 860,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,143.20/1,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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