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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.89, 1,914.13 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.89, 1,914.13 and 454.23 is: 681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.89 : 1,914.13 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.89/1,914.13 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.89x = 1,914.13 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.89x = 869,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,455.27/1,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.45

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