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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.66, 1,909.20 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.66, 1,909.20 and 623.45 is: 935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.66 : 1,909.20 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.66/1,909.20 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.66x = 1,909.20 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.66x = 1,190,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,278.08/1,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.27

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