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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.60, 1,907.01 and 752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.60, 1,907.01 and 752.72 is: 1,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.60 : 1,907.01 = 752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.60/1,907.01 = 752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.60x = 1,907.01 × 752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.60x = 1,435,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,435.03/1,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.95

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