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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.30, 1,908.45 and 1,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.30, 1,908.45 and 1,250.70 is: 1,876.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.30 : 1,908.45 = 1,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.30/1,908.45 = 1,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.30x = 1,908.45 × 1,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.30x = 2,386,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,898.42/1,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.05

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