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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.29, 1,908.35 and 406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.29, 1,908.35 and 406.67 is: 609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.29 : 1,908.35 = 406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.29/1,908.35 = 406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.29x = 1,908.35 × 406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.29x = 776,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,066.66/1,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.98

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