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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.64, 1,908.61 and 1,067.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.64, 1,908.61 and 1,067.31 is: 1,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.64 : 1,908.61 = 1,067.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.64/1,908.61 = 1,067.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.64x = 1,908.61 × 1,067.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.64x = 2,037,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,078.54/1,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.67

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