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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.75, 1,909.98 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.75, 1,909.98 and 451.89 is: 677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.75 : 1,909.98 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.75/1,909.98 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.75x = 1,909.98 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.75x = 863,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,100.86/1,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.61

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