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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.04, 1,907.10 and 502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.04, 1,907.10 and 502.12 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.04 : 1,907.10 = 502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.04/1,907.10 = 502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.04x = 1,907.10 × 502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.04x = 957,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,593.05/1,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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