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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.24 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.24 and 405.16 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.78 : 1,906.24 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.78/1,906.24 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.78x = 1,906.24 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.78x = 772,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,332.20/1,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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