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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.67, 1,907.30 and 541.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.67, 1,907.30 and 541.33 is: 811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.67 : 1,907.30 = 541.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.67/1,907.30 = 541.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.67x = 1,907.30 × 541.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.67x = 1,032,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,475.29/1,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.27

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