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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.59, 1,915.08 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.59, 1,915.08 and 454.71 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.59 : 1,915.08 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.59/1,915.08 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.59x = 1,915.08 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.59x = 870,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,806.03/1,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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