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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.94, 1,913.10 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.94, 1,913.10 and 453.39 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.94 : 1,913.10 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.94/1,913.10 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.94x = 1,913.10 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.94x = 867,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,380.41/1,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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