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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.11, 1,908.46 and 578.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.11, 1,908.46 and 578.99 is: 868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.11 : 1,908.46 = 578.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.11/1,908.46 = 578.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.11x = 1,908.46 × 578.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.11x = 1,104,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,982.58/1,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.62

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