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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.68, 1,907.44 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.68, 1,907.44 and 655.44 is: 982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.68 : 1,907.44 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.68/1,907.44 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.68x = 1,907.44 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.68x = 1,250,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,212.47/1,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.35

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