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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.88, 1,909.38 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.88, 1,909.38 and 451.24 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.88 : 1,909.38 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.88/1,909.38 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.88x = 1,909.38 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.88x = 861,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,588.63/1,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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