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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.85, 1,915.45 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.85, 1,915.45 and 454.88 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.85 : 1,915.45 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.85/1,915.45 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.85x = 1,915.45 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.85x = 871,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,299.90/1,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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