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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,871.29 and 1,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,871.29 and 1,070.79 is: 1,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,871.29 = 1,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,871.29 = 1,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,871.29 × 1,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 2,003,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,758.62/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.93

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