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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.40, 1,910.14 and 451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.40, 1,910.14 and 451.66 is: 677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.40 : 1,910.14 = 451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.40/1,910.14 = 451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.40x = 1,910.14 × 451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.40x = 862,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,733.83/1,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.50

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