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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.41, 1,910.25 and 451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.41, 1,910.25 and 451.76 is: 677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.41 : 1,910.25 = 451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.41/1,910.25 = 451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.41x = 1,910.25 × 451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.41x = 862,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,964.99/1,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.68

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