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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.66, 1,914.75 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.66, 1,914.75 and 454.96 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.66 : 1,914.75 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.66/1,914.75 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.66x = 1,914.75 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.66x = 871,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,129.87/1,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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