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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.13, 1,908.50 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.13, 1,908.50 and 406.44 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.13 : 1,908.50 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.13/1,908.50 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.13x = 1,908.50 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.13x = 775,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,690.74/1,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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