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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.76 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.76 and 404.68 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.30 : 1,905.76 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.30/1,905.76 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.30x = 1,905.76 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.30x = 771,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,222.96/1,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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