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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.36, 1,912.36 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.36, 1,912.36 and 453.04 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.36 : 1,912.36 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.36/1,912.36 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.36x = 1,912.36 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.36x = 866,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,375.57/1,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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