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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.87, 1,915.49 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.87, 1,915.49 and 455.07 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.87 : 1,915.49 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.87/1,915.49 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.87x = 1,915.49 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.87x = 871,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,682.03/1,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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