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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.44, 1,914 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.44, 1,914 and 453.70 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.44 : 1,914 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.44/1,914 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.44x = 1,914 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.44x = 868,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,381.80/1,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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