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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.70, 1,910.15 and 407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.70, 1,910.15 and 407.81 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.70 : 1,910.15 = 407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.70/1,910.15 = 407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.70x = 1,910.15 × 407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.70x = 778,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,982.54/1,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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