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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.16, 1,909.26 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.16, 1,909.26 and 451.22 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.16 : 1,909.26 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.16/1,909.26 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.16x = 1,909.26 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.16x = 861,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,486.75/1,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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