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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.08, 1,909.60 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.08, 1,909.60 and 407.38 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.08 : 1,909.60 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.08/1,909.60 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.08x = 1,909.60 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.08x = 777,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,932.85/1,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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