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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.16, 1,907.50 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.16, 1,907.50 and 622.08 is: 932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.16 : 1,907.50 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.16/1,907.50 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.16x = 1,907.50 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.16x = 1,186,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,617.60/1,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.76

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