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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.67, 1,910.78 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.67, 1,910.78 and 407.98 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.67 : 1,910.78 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.67/1,910.78 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.67x = 1,910.78 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.67x = 779,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,560.02/1,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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