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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.22, 1,909.06 and 687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.22, 1,909.06 and 687.23 is: 1,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.22 : 1,909.06 = 687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.22/1,909.06 = 687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.22x = 1,909.06 × 687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.22x = 1,311,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,963.30/1,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.24

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