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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.07, 1,908.62 and 687.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.07, 1,908.62 and 687.79 is: 1,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.07 : 1,908.62 = 687.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.07/1,908.62 = 687.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.07x = 1,908.62 × 687.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.07x = 1,312,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,716.77/1,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.96

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