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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.07, 1,901.66 and 830.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.07, 1,901.66 and 830.22 is: 1,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.07 : 1,901.66 = 830.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.07/1,901.66 = 830.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.07x = 1,901.66 × 830.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.07x = 1,578,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,792.01/1,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.08

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