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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.28, 1,907.32 and 909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.28, 1,907.32 and 909.40 is: 1,363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.28 : 1,907.32 = 909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.28/1,907.32 = 909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.28x = 1,907.32 × 909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.28x = 1,734,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,516.81/1,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.31

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