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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.38 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.38 and 451.16 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.90 : 1,909.38 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.90/1,909.38 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.90x = 1,909.38 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.90x = 861,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,435.88/1,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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