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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.18, 1,909.29 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.18, 1,909.29 and 407.02 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.18 : 1,909.29 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.18/1,909.29 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.18x = 1,909.29 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.18x = 777,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,119.22/1,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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