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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.97, 1,913.91 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.97, 1,913.91 and 454.06 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.97 : 1,913.91 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.97/1,913.91 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.97x = 1,913.91 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.97x = 869,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,029.97/1,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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