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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.06, 1,908.18 and 656.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.06, 1,908.18 and 656.19 is: 984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.06 : 1,908.18 = 656.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.06/1,908.18 = 656.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.06x = 1,908.18 × 656.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.06x = 1,252,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,128.63/1,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.33

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