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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.70, 1,909.38 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.70, 1,909.38 and 541.90 is: 812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.70 : 1,909.38 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.70/1,909.38 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.70x = 1,909.38 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.70x = 1,034,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,693.02/1,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.99

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