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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.07, 1,905.55 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.07, 1,905.55 and 530.08 is: 795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.07 : 1,905.55 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.07/1,905.55 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.07x = 1,905.55 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.07x = 1,010,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,093.94/1,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.31

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