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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.15, 1,914.42 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.15, 1,914.42 and 454.54 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.15 : 1,914.42 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.15/1,914.42 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.15x = 1,914.42 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.15x = 870,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,180.47/1,276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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