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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.28, 1,908.84 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.28, 1,908.84 and 579.48 is: 869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.28 : 1,908.84 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.28/1,908.84 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.28x = 1,908.84 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.28x = 1,106,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,134.60/1,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.41

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