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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.67, 1,912.20 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.67, 1,912.20 and 452.73 is: 679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.67 : 1,912.20 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.67/1,912.20 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.67x = 1,912.20 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.67x = 865,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,710.31/1,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.16

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