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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.56, 1,908.96 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.56, 1,908.96 and 406.64 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.56 : 1,908.96 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.56/1,908.96 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.56x = 1,908.96 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.56x = 776,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,259.49/1,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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