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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.92, 1,907.71 and 1,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.92, 1,907.71 and 1,107.68 is: 1,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.92 : 1,907.71 = 1,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.92/1,907.71 = 1,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.92x = 1,907.71 × 1,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.92x = 2,113,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,119.91/1,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.06

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