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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.53, 1,756.34 and 875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.53, 1,756.34 and 875.27 is: 1,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.53 : 1,756.34 = 875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.53/1,756.34 = 875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.53x = 1,756.34 × 875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.53x = 1,537,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,265.12/1,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.04

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