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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.19, 1,909.85 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.19, 1,909.85 and 407.57 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.19 : 1,909.85 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.19/1,909.85 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.19x = 1,909.85 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.19x = 778,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,385.98/1,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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