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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.51, 1,910.19 and 407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.51, 1,910.19 and 407.75 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.51 : 1,910.19 = 407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.51/1,910.19 = 407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.51x = 1,910.19 × 407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.51x = 778,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,879.97/1,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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