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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.96, 1,908.24 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.96, 1,908.24 and 623.34 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.96 : 1,908.24 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.96/1,908.24 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.96x = 1,908.24 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.96x = 1,189,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,482.32/1,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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