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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.79, 1,910.61 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.79, 1,910.61 and 408.03 is: 612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.79 : 1,910.61 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.79/1,910.61 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.79x = 1,910.61 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.79x = 779,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,586.20/1,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.02

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