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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.60, 1,908.90 and 1,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.60, 1,908.90 and 1,110.60 is: 1,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.60 : 1,908.90 = 1,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.60/1,908.90 = 1,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.60x = 1,908.90 × 1,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.60x = 2,120,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,024.34/1,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.90

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