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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.86, 1,906.56 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.86, 1,906.56 and 405.14 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.86 : 1,906.56 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.86/1,906.56 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.86x = 1,906.56 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.86x = 772,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,423.72/1,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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