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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.57, 1,909.35 and 910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.57, 1,909.35 and 910.23 is: 1,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.57 : 1,909.35 = 910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.57/1,909.35 = 910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.57x = 1,909.35 × 910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.57x = 1,737,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,947.65/1,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.70

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