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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.46, 1,910.39 and 451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.46, 1,910.39 and 451.61 is: 677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.46 : 1,910.39 = 451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.46/1,910.39 = 451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.46x = 1,910.39 × 451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.46x = 862,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,746.58/1,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.48

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