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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.43, 1,914.71 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.43, 1,914.71 and 454.77 is: 682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.43 : 1,914.71 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.43/1,914.71 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.43x = 1,914.71 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.43x = 870,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,750.39/1,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.18

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