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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.41, 1,914.80 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.41, 1,914.80 and 454.44 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.41 : 1,914.80 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.41/1,914.80 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.41x = 1,914.80 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.41x = 870,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,159.44/1,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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