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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.99, 1,909.67 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.99, 1,909.67 and 656.76 is: 985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.99 : 1,909.67 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.99/1,909.67 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.99x = 1,909.67 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.99x = 1,254,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,191.59/1,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.23

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