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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.82, 1,912.58 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.82, 1,912.58 and 453.91 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.82 : 1,912.58 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.82/1,912.58 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.82x = 1,912.58 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.82x = 868,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,139.19/1,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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