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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.22, 1,908.61 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.22, 1,908.61 and 394.71 is: 592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.22 : 1,908.61 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.22/1,908.61 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.22x = 1,908.61 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.22x = 753,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,336.18/1,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.14

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