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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276, 1,913.61 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276, 1,913.61 and 454.16 is: 681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276 : 1,913.61 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276/1,913.61 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276x = 1,913.61 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276x = 869,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,085.12/1,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.10

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