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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.96, 1,908.48 and 907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.96, 1,908.48 and 907.68 is: 1,360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.96 : 1,908.48 = 907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.96/1,908.48 = 907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.96x = 1,908.48 × 907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.96x = 1,732,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,289.13/1,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.84

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