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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.36, 1,908.70 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.36, 1,908.70 and 542.04 is: 813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.36 : 1,908.70 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.36/1,908.70 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.36x = 1,908.70 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.36x = 1,034,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,591.75/1,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.13

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