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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.03, 1,905.23 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.03, 1,905.23 and 576.68 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.03 : 1,905.23 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.03/1,905.23 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.03x = 1,905.23 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.03x = 1,098,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,708.04/1,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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