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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.09, 1,911.60 and 452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.09, 1,911.60 and 452.85 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.09 : 1,911.60 = 452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.09/1,911.60 = 452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.09x = 1,911.60 × 452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.09x = 865,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,668.06/1,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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