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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.45, 1,907.06 and 982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.45, 1,907.06 and 982.47 is: 1,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.45 : 1,907.06 = 982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.45/1,907.06 = 982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.45x = 1,907.06 × 982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.45x = 1,873,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,624.33/1,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.45

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