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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.54, 1,908.62 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.54, 1,908.62 and 623.10 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.54 : 1,908.62 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.54/1,908.62 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.54x = 1,908.62 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.54x = 1,189,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,261.12/1,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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