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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.60, 1,910.16 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.60, 1,910.16 and 451.84 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.60 : 1,910.16 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.60/1,910.16 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.60x = 1,910.16 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.60x = 863,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,086.69/1,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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