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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.53, 1,905.99 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.53, 1,905.99 and 404.64 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.53 : 1,905.99 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.53/1,905.99 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.53x = 1,905.99 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.53x = 771,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,239.79/1,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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