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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.87, 1,909.49 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.87, 1,909.49 and 451.26 is: 676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.87 : 1,909.49 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.87/1,909.49 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.87x = 1,909.49 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.87x = 861,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,674.20/1,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.95

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