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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.92, 1,909.58 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.92, 1,909.58 and 542.50 is: 813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.92 : 1,909.58 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.92/1,909.58 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.92x = 1,909.58 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.92x = 1,035,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,947.15/1,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.84

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