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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.04, 1,905.16 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.04, 1,905.16 and 539.48 is: 809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.04 : 1,905.16 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.04/1,905.16 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.04x = 1,905.16 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.04x = 1,027,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,795.72/1,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.26

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