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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.51, 1,908.77 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.51, 1,908.77 and 723.33 is: 1,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.51 : 1,908.77 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.51/1,908.77 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.51x = 1,908.77 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.51x = 1,380,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,666.99/1,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.00

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