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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.67, 1,909.29 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.67, 1,909.29 and 407.39 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.67 : 1,909.29 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.67/1,909.29 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.67x = 1,909.29 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.67x = 777,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,825.65/1,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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