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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.64, 1,910.61 and 451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.64, 1,910.61 and 451.80 is: 677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.64 : 1,910.61 = 451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.64/1,910.61 = 451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.64x = 1,910.61 × 451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.64x = 863,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,213.60/1,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.76

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