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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.94, 1,915.50 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.94, 1,915.50 and 455.06 is: 682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.94 : 1,915.50 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.94/1,915.50 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.94x = 1,915.50 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.94x = 871,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,667.43/1,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.62

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