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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.33, 1,907.81 and 394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.33, 1,907.81 and 394.45 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.33 : 1,907.81 = 394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.33/1,907.81 = 394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.33x = 1,907.81 × 394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.33x = 752,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,540.01/1,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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