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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.24, 1,906.74 and 579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.24, 1,906.74 and 579.29 is: 868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.24 : 1,906.74 = 579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.24/1,906.74 = 579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.24x = 1,906.74 × 579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.24x = 1,104,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,545.88/1,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.19

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