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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.43, 1,908.05 and 579.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.43, 1,908.05 and 579.07 is: 868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.43 : 1,908.05 = 579.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.43/1,908.05 = 579.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.43x = 1,908.05 × 579.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.43x = 1,104,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,894.51/1,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.33

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