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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.08, 1,902.96 and 781.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.08, 1,902.96 and 781.65 is: 1,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.08 : 1,902.96 = 781.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.08/1,902.96 = 781.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.08x = 1,902.96 × 781.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.08x = 1,487,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,448.68/1,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.15

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