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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.84, 1,915.29 and 455.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.84, 1,915.29 and 455.19 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.84 : 1,915.29 = 455.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.84/1,915.29 = 455.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.84x = 1,915.29 × 455.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.84x = 871,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,820.86/1,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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