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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.04, 1,909.49 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.04, 1,909.49 and 407.28 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.04 : 1,909.49 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.04/1,909.49 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.04x = 1,909.49 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.04x = 777,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,697.09/1,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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