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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.17, 1,907.17 and 926.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.17, 1,907.17 and 926.57 is: 1,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.17 : 1,907.17 = 926.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.17/1,907.17 = 926.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.17x = 1,907.17 × 926.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.17x = 1,767,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,126.51/1,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.06

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