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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.54, 1,906.71 and 1,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.54, 1,906.71 and 1,224.55 is: 1,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.54 : 1,906.71 = 1,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.54/1,906.71 = 1,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.54x = 1,906.71 × 1,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.54x = 2,334,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,859.52/1,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.80

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