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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.14, 1,909.62 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.14, 1,909.62 and 407.38 is: 611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.14 : 1,909.62 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.14/1,909.62 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.14x = 1,909.62 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.14x = 777,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,941.00/1,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.04

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