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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.80, 1,916.04 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.80, 1,916.04 and 455.09 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.80 : 1,916.04 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.80/1,916.04 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.80x = 1,916.04 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.80x = 871,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,961.06/1,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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