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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.35, 1,910.43 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.35, 1,910.43 and 452.15 is: 678.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.35 : 1,910.43 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.35/1,910.43 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.35x = 1,910.43 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.35x = 863,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,791.37/1,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.36

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