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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.74, 1,914.48 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.74, 1,914.48 and 454.89 is: 682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.74 : 1,914.48 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.74/1,914.48 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.74x = 1,914.48 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.74x = 870,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,877.81/1,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.11

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