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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.26, 1,910.02 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.26, 1,910.02 and 407.60 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.26 : 1,910.02 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.26/1,910.02 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.26x = 1,910.02 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.26x = 778,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,524.15/1,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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