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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,912.89 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,912.89 and 453.63 is: 680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,912.89 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,912.89 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,912.89 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 867,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,744.29/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.33

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