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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.24, 1,890.27 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.24, 1,890.27 and 427.34 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.24 : 1,890.27 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.24/1,890.27 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.24x = 1,890.27 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.24x = 807,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,778.53/1,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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