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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.13, 1,910.00 and 451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.13, 1,910.00 and 451.48 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.13 : 1,910.00 = 451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.13/1,910.00 = 451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.13x = 1,910.00 × 451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.13x = 862,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,323.15/1,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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