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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.77, 1,910.67 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.77, 1,910.67 and 451.86 is: 677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.77 : 1,910.67 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.77/1,910.67 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.77x = 1,910.67 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.77x = 863,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,355.35/1,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.80

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