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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.42, 1,909.26 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.42, 1,909.26 and 938.88 is: 1,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.42 : 1,909.26 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.42/1,909.26 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.42x = 1,909.26 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.42x = 1,792,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,566.03/1,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.78

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