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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.56, 1,915.25 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.56, 1,915.25 and 455.02 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.56 : 1,915.25 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.56/1,915.25 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.56x = 1,915.25 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.56x = 871,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,469.99/1,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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