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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.78, 1,906.38 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.78, 1,906.38 and 622.14 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.78 : 1,906.38 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.78/1,906.38 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.78x = 1,906.38 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.78x = 1,186,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,035.25/1,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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