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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.90, 1,910.36 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.90, 1,910.36 and 452.02 is: 677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.90 : 1,910.36 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.90/1,910.36 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.90x = 1,910.36 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.90x = 863,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,520.93/1,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.86

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