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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.12, 1,754.86 and 961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.12, 1,754.86 and 961.08 is: 1,325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.12 : 1,754.86 = 961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.12/1,754.86 = 961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.12x = 1,754.86 × 961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.12x = 1,686,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,560.85/1,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.79

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