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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.65, 1,909.00 and 614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.65, 1,909.00 and 614.42 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.65 : 1,909.00 = 614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.65/1,909.00 = 614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.65x = 1,909.00 × 614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.65x = 1,172,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,926.16/1,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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