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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272, 1,906.38 and 724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272, 1,906.38 and 724.44 is: 1,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272 : 1,906.38 = 724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272/1,906.38 = 724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272x = 1,906.38 × 724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272x = 1,381,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,057.93/1,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.74

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