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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.62, 1,910.67 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.62, 1,910.67 and 451.74 is: 677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.62 : 1,910.67 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.62/1,910.67 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.62x = 1,910.67 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.62x = 863,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,126.07/1,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.70

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