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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.98, 1,914.24 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.98, 1,914.24 and 454.51 is: 681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.98 : 1,914.24 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.98/1,914.24 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.98x = 1,914.24 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.98x = 870,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,031.65/1,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.85

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