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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.92, 1,755.61 and 806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.92, 1,755.61 and 806.36 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.92 : 1,755.61 = 806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.92/1,755.61 = 806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.92x = 1,755.61 × 806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.92x = 1,415,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,642.89/1,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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