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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.54, 1,905.81 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.54, 1,905.81 and 404.92 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.54 : 1,905.81 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.54/1,905.81 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.54x = 1,905.81 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.54x = 771,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,700.59/1,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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