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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.59, 1,908.86 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.59, 1,908.86 and 450.87 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.59 : 1,908.86 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.59/1,908.86 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.59x = 1,908.86 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.59x = 860,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,645.45/1,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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