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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.12, 1,913.44 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.12, 1,913.44 and 453.28 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.12 : 1,913.44 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.12/1,913.44 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.12x = 1,913.44 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.12x = 867,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,324.08/1,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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