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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.14, 1,754.90 and 1,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.14, 1,754.90 and 1,049.80 is: 1,448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.14 : 1,754.90 = 1,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.14/1,754.90 = 1,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.14x = 1,754.90 × 1,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.14x = 1,842,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,294.02/1,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.18

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