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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.94, 1,909.42 and 623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.94, 1,909.42 and 623.50 is: 935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.94 : 1,909.42 = 623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.94/1,909.42 = 623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.94x = 1,909.42 × 623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.94x = 1,190,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,523.37/1,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.25

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