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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.02, 1,751.85 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.02, 1,751.85 and 804.54 is: 1,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.02 : 1,751.85 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.02/1,751.85 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.02x = 1,751.85 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.02x = 1,409,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,433.40/1,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.77

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