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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.03, 1,926.26 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.03, 1,926.26 and 450.88 is: 676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.03 : 1,926.26 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.03/1,926.26 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.03x = 1,926.26 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.03x = 868,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,504.92/1,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.39

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