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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.97, 1,912.41 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.97, 1,912.41 and 453.06 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.97 : 1,912.41 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.97/1,912.41 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.97x = 1,912.41 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.97x = 866,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,436.47/1,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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