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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.72, 1,909.81 and 687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.72, 1,909.81 and 687.73 is: 1,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.72 : 1,909.81 = 687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.72/1,909.81 = 687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.72x = 1,909.81 × 687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.72x = 1,313,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,433.63/1,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.99

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