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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.31, 1,914.63 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.31, 1,914.63 and 454.80 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.31 : 1,914.63 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.31/1,914.63 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.31x = 1,914.63 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.31x = 870,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,773.72/1,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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