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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.90, 1,907.55 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.90, 1,907.55 and 622.20 is: 932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.90 : 1,907.55 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.90/1,907.55 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.90x = 1,907.55 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.90x = 1,186,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,877.61/1,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.42

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