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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.95, 1,915.73 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.95, 1,915.73 and 455.31 is: 683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.95 : 1,915.73 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.95/1,915.73 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.95x = 1,915.73 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.95x = 872,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,248.75/1,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.07

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