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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.38, 1,908.68 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.38, 1,908.68 and 406.71 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.38 : 1,908.68 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.38/1,908.68 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.38x = 1,908.68 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.38x = 776,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,277.21/1,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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