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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.56, 1,910.46 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.56, 1,910.46 and 407.64 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.56 : 1,910.46 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.56/1,910.46 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.56x = 1,910.46 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.56x = 778,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,779.91/1,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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