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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.92, 1,909.80 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.92, 1,909.80 and 543.11 is: 814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.92 : 1,909.80 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.92/1,909.80 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.92x = 1,909.80 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.92x = 1,037,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,231.48/1,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.84

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