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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.49, 1,926.82 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.49, 1,926.82 and 451.45 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.49 : 1,926.82 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.49/1,926.82 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.49x = 1,926.82 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.49x = 869,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,872.55/1,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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