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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.73, 1,906.29 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.73, 1,906.29 and 404.84 is: 607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.73 : 1,906.29 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.73/1,906.29 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.73x = 1,906.29 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.73x = 771,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,732.91/1,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.32

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