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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.52, 1,914.60 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.52, 1,914.60 and 454.68 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.52 : 1,914.60 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.52/1,914.60 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.52x = 1,914.60 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.52x = 870,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,530.33/1,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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