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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.82, 1,914.08 and 454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.82, 1,914.08 and 454.91 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.82 : 1,914.08 = 454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.82/1,914.08 = 454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.82x = 1,914.08 × 454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.82x = 870,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,734.13/1,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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