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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.25, 1,908.62 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.25, 1,908.62 and 614.58 is: 921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.25 : 1,908.62 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.25/1,908.62 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.25x = 1,908.62 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.25x = 1,173,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,003.52/1,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.99

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