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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.68, 1,755.56 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.68, 1,755.56 and 918.20 is: 1,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.68 : 1,755.56 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.68/1,755.56 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.68x = 1,755.56 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.68x = 1,611,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,961.88/1,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.59

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