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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.92, 1,909.60 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.92, 1,909.60 and 452 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.92 : 1,909.60 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.92/1,909.60 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.92x = 1,909.60 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.92x = 863,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,139.20/1,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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