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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.91, 1,914.89 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.91, 1,914.89 and 454.97 is: 682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.91 : 1,914.89 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.91/1,914.89 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.91x = 1,914.89 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.91x = 871,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,205.65/1,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.28

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