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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.17, 1,908.54 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.17, 1,908.54 and 406.89 is: 609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.17 : 1,908.54 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.17/1,908.54 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.17x = 1,908.54 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.17x = 776,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,565.84/1,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.95

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