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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.52, 1,910.08 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.52, 1,910.08 and 440.72 is: 661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.52 : 1,910.08 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.52/1,910.08 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.52x = 1,910.08 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.52x = 841,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,808.62/1,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.01

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