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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.23, 1,908.97 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.23, 1,908.97 and 440.07 is: 659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.23 : 1,908.97 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.23/1,908.97 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.23x = 1,908.97 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.23x = 840,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,080.43/1,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.80

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