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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.03, 1,752.69 and 804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.03, 1,752.69 and 804.28 is: 1,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.03 : 1,752.69 = 804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.03/1,752.69 = 804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.03x = 1,752.69 × 804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.03x = 1,409,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,653.51/1,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.94

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