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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.67, 1,907.92 and 579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.67, 1,907.92 and 579.09 is: 868.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.67 : 1,907.92 = 579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.67/1,907.92 = 579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.67x = 1,907.92 × 579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.67x = 1,104,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,855.95/1,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.14

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