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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.63, 1,909.08 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.63, 1,909.08 and 450.73 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.63 : 1,909.08 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.63/1,909.08 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.63x = 1,909.08 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.63x = 860,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,479.63/1,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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