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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.19, 1,412.07 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.19, 1,412.07 and 454.26 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.19 : 1,412.07 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.19/1,412.07 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.19x = 1,412.07 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.19x = 641,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,446.92/941.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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