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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.53, 1,907.21 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.53, 1,907.21 and 579.02 is: 867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.53 : 1,907.21 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.53/1,907.21 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.53x = 1,907.21 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.53x = 1,104,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,304.65/1,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.80

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