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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.21, 1,926.50 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.21, 1,926.50 and 451.15 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.21 : 1,926.50 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.21/1,926.50 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.21x = 1,926.50 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.21x = 869,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,140.48/1,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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