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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.58, 1,909.10 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.58, 1,909.10 and 450.97 is: 676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.58 : 1,909.10 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.58/1,909.10 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.58x = 1,909.10 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.58x = 860,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,943.18/1,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.53

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