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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.92, 1,915.59 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.92, 1,915.59 and 455.13 is: 682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.92 : 1,915.59 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.92/1,915.59 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.92x = 1,915.59 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.92x = 871,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,842.48/1,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.77

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