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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.99, 1,910.35 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.99, 1,910.35 and 452.14 is: 677.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.99 : 1,910.35 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.99/1,910.35 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.99x = 1,910.35 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.99x = 863,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,745.65/1,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.98

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