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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.31, 1,759.32 and 1,009.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.31, 1,759.32 and 1,009.87 is: 1,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.31 : 1,759.32 = 1,009.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.31/1,759.32 = 1,009.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.31x = 1,759.32 × 1,009.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.31x = 1,776,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,680.09/1,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.42

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