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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.21, 1,909.41 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.21, 1,909.41 and 407.32 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.21 : 1,909.41 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.21/1,909.41 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.21x = 1,909.41 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.21x = 777,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,740.88/1,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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