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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.20, 1,908.52 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.20, 1,908.52 and 450.96 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.20 : 1,908.52 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.20/1,908.52 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.20x = 1,908.52 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.20x = 860,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,666.18/1,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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