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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.92, 1,750.79 and 1,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.92, 1,750.79 and 1,023.69 is: 1,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.92 : 1,750.79 = 1,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.92/1,750.79 = 1,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.92x = 1,750.79 × 1,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.92x = 1,792,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,261.10/1,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.00

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