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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.44 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.44 and 451.74 is: 677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.44 : 1,910.44 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.44/1,910.44 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.44x = 1,910.44 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.44x = 863,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,022.17/1,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.71

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