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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.55, 1,910.24 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.55, 1,910.24 and 407.79 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.55 : 1,910.24 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.55/1,910.24 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.55x = 1,910.24 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.55x = 778,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,974.73/1,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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