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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.20, 1,757.01 and 874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.20, 1,757.01 and 874.91 is: 1,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.20 : 1,757.01 = 874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.20/1,757.01 = 874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.20x = 1,757.01 × 874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.20x = 1,537,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,216.83/1,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.32

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