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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.18 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.18 and 404.56 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.12 : 1,905.18 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.12/1,905.18 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.12x = 1,905.18 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.12x = 770,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,759.62/1,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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