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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.64, 1,912.20 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.64, 1,912.20 and 453.49 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.64 : 1,912.20 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.64/1,912.20 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.64x = 1,912.20 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.64x = 867,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,163.75/1,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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