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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.73, 1,909.82 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.73, 1,909.82 and 542.23 is: 813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.73 : 1,909.82 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.73/1,909.82 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.73x = 1,909.82 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.73x = 1,035,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,561.70/1,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.65

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