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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.53, 1,756.11 and 900.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.53, 1,756.11 and 900.15 is: 1,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.53 : 1,756.11 = 900.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.53/1,756.11 = 900.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.53x = 1,756.11 × 900.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.53x = 1,580,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,762.42/1,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.23

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