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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.10, 1,909.64 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.10, 1,909.64 and 451.40 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.10 : 1,909.64 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.10/1,909.64 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.10x = 1,909.64 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.10x = 861,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,999.69/1,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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