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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.08, 1,908.58 and 919.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.08, 1,908.58 and 919.46 is: 1,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.08 : 1,908.58 = 919.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.08/1,908.58 = 919.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.08x = 1,908.58 × 919.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.08x = 1,754,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,862.97/1,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.52

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