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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.36, 1,910.16 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.36, 1,910.16 and 451.52 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.36 : 1,910.16 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.36/1,910.16 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.36x = 1,910.16 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.36x = 862,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,475.44/1,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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