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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.63, 1,908.81 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.63, 1,908.81 and 395.10 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.63 : 1,908.81 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.63/1,908.81 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.63x = 1,908.81 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.63x = 754,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,170.83/1,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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