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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.55, 1,912.44 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.55, 1,912.44 and 453.21 is: 680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.55 : 1,912.44 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.55/1,912.44 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.55x = 1,912.44 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.55x = 866,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,736.93/1,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.03

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