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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.23, 1,908.38 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.23, 1,908.38 and 406.55 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.23 : 1,908.38 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.23/1,908.38 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.23x = 1,908.38 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.23x = 775,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,840.31/1,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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