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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.54, 1,909.06 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.54, 1,909.06 and 451.39 is: 677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.54 : 1,909.06 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.54/1,909.06 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.54x = 1,909.06 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.54x = 861,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,730.59/1,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.17

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