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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.70, 1,910.28 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.70, 1,910.28 and 407.78 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.70 : 1,910.28 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.70/1,910.28 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.70x = 1,910.28 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.70x = 778,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,973.98/1,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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