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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.30, 1,754.46 and 1,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.30, 1,754.46 and 1,022.88 is: 1,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.30 : 1,754.46 = 1,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.30/1,754.46 = 1,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.30x = 1,754.46 × 1,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.30x = 1,794,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,602.04/1,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.52

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