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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.52, 1,909.20 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.52, 1,909.20 and 542.80 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.52 : 1,909.20 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.52/1,909.20 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.52x = 1,909.20 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.52x = 1,036,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,313.76/1,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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