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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.68, 1,929.57 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.68, 1,929.57 and 453.53 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.68 : 1,929.57 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.68/1,929.57 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.68x = 1,929.57 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.68x = 875,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,108.23/1,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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