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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.68, 1,910.40 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.68, 1,910.40 and 451.84 is: 677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.68 : 1,910.40 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.68/1,910.40 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.68x = 1,910.40 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.68x = 863,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,195.14/1,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.72

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