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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.76, 1,906.12 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.76, 1,906.12 and 405.06 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.76 : 1,906.12 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.76/1,906.12 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.76x = 1,906.12 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.76x = 772,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,092.97/1,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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