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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.75, 1,910.83 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.75, 1,910.83 and 451.85 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.75 : 1,910.83 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.75/1,910.83 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.75x = 1,910.83 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.75x = 863,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,408.54/1,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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