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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.56, 1,909.20 and 451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.56, 1,909.20 and 451.73 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.56 : 1,909.20 = 451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.56/1,909.20 = 451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.56x = 1,909.20 × 451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.56x = 862,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,442.92/1,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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