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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.42, 1,909.78 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.42, 1,909.78 and 451.58 is: 677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.42 : 1,909.78 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.42/1,909.78 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.42x = 1,909.78 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.42x = 862,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,418.45/1,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.25

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