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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.09, 1,907.98 and 578.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.09, 1,907.98 and 578.02 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.09 : 1,907.98 = 578.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.09/1,907.98 = 578.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.09x = 1,907.98 × 578.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.09x = 1,102,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,847.71/1,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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