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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270, 1,905.12 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270, 1,905.12 and 358 is: 537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270 : 1,905.12 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270/1,905.12 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270x = 1,905.12 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270x = 682,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,032.96/1,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.03

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