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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.79, 1,909.55 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.79, 1,909.55 and 407.17 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.79 : 1,909.55 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.79/1,909.55 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.79x = 1,909.55 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.79x = 777,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,511.47/1,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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