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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.97, 1,908.83 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.97, 1,908.83 and 451.13 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.97 : 1,908.83 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.97/1,908.83 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.97x = 1,908.83 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.97x = 861,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,120.93/1,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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