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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.90, 1,908.86 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.90, 1,908.86 and 451.02 is: 676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.90 : 1,908.86 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.90/1,908.86 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.90x = 1,908.86 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.90x = 860,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,934.04/1,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.36

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