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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.59, 1,913.35 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.59, 1,913.35 and 453.87 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.59 : 1,913.35 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.59/1,913.35 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.59x = 1,913.35 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.59x = 868,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,412.16/1,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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