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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.23, 1,908.54 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.23, 1,908.54 and 406.34 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.23 : 1,908.54 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.23/1,908.54 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.23x = 1,908.54 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.23x = 775,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,506.60/1,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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