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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.06, 1,912.31 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.06, 1,912.31 and 453.36 is: 679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.06 : 1,912.31 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.06/1,912.31 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.06x = 1,912.31 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.06x = 866,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,964.86/1,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.94

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