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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.72, 1,908.90 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.72, 1,908.90 and 542.28 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.72 : 1,908.90 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.72/1,908.90 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.72x = 1,908.90 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.72x = 1,035,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,158.29/1,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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