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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.01, 1,905.74 and 685.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.01, 1,905.74 and 685.01 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.01 : 1,905.74 = 685.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.01/1,905.74 = 685.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.01x = 1,905.74 × 685.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.01x = 1,305,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,444.15/1,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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