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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.44, 1,907.93 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.44, 1,907.93 and 394.71 is: 591.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.44 : 1,907.93 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.44/1,907.93 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.44x = 1,907.93 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.44x = 753,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,079.05/1,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.84

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