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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.78, 1,909.20 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.78, 1,909.20 and 656.40 is: 984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.78 : 1,909.20 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.78/1,909.20 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.78x = 1,909.20 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.78x = 1,253,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,198.88/1,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.62

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