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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.83, 1,909.58 and 725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.83, 1,909.58 and 725.40 is: 1,088.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.83 : 1,909.58 = 725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.83/1,909.58 = 725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.83x = 1,909.58 × 725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.83x = 1,385,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,205.71/1,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.29

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