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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.77, 1,910.70 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.77, 1,910.70 and 452.12 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.77 : 1,910.70 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.77/1,910.70 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.77x = 1,910.70 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.77x = 863,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,856.13/1,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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