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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.16, 1,908.54 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.16, 1,908.54 and 541.76 is: 812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.16 : 1,908.54 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.16/1,908.54 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.16x = 1,908.54 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.16x = 1,033,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,970.63/1,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.77

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