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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.56, 1,909.02 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.56, 1,909.02 and 406.68 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.56 : 1,909.02 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.56/1,909.02 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.56x = 1,909.02 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.56x = 776,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,360.25/1,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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