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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.96, 1,912.02 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.96, 1,912.02 and 453.12 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.96 : 1,912.02 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.96/1,912.02 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.96x = 1,912.02 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.96x = 866,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,365.63/1,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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