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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.54 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.54 and 404.59 is: 606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.30 : 1,905.54 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.30/1,905.54 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.30x = 1,905.54 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.30x = 770,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,962.43/1,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.91

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