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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.66, 1,909.19 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.66, 1,909.19 and 450.75 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.66 : 1,909.19 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.66/1,909.19 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.66x = 1,909.19 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.66x = 860,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,575.68/1,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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