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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.48, 1,910.56 and 784.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.48, 1,910.56 and 784.06 is: 1,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.48 : 1,910.56 = 784.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.48/1,910.56 = 784.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.48x = 1,910.56 × 784.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.48x = 1,497,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,993.67/1,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.22

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