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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.92, 1,914.48 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.92, 1,914.48 and 454.82 is: 682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.92 : 1,914.48 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.92/1,914.48 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.92x = 1,914.48 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.92x = 870,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,743.79/1,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.44

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