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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.85, 1,909.31 and 532.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.85, 1,909.31 and 532.31 is: 798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.85 : 1,909.31 = 532.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.85/1,909.31 = 532.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.85x = 1,909.31 × 532.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.85x = 1,016,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,332.60/1,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.47

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