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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.27, 1,908.45 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.27, 1,908.45 and 614.03 is: 921.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.27 : 1,908.45 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.27/1,908.45 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.27x = 1,908.45 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.27x = 1,171,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,845.55/1,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.07

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