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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.93, 1,909.98 and 753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.93, 1,909.98 and 753.96 is: 1,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.93 : 1,909.98 = 753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.93/1,909.98 = 753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.93x = 1,909.98 × 753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.93x = 1,440,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,044.94/1,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.28

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