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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.50, 1,905.82 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.50, 1,905.82 and 404.76 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.50 : 1,905.82 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.50/1,905.82 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.50x = 1,905.82 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.50x = 771,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,399.70/1,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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