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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.08, 1,909.76 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.08, 1,909.76 and 407.16 is: 610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.08 : 1,909.76 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.08/1,909.76 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.08x = 1,909.76 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.08x = 777,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,577.88/1,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.78

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