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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.98, 1,911.15 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.98, 1,911.15 and 408.27 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.98 : 1,911.15 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.98/1,911.15 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.98x = 1,911.15 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.98x = 780,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,265.21/1,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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