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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.84, 1,907.46 and 923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.84, 1,907.46 and 923.37 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.84 : 1,907.46 = 923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.84/1,907.46 = 923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.84x = 1,907.46 × 923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.84x = 1,761,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,291.34/1,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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