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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.09, 1,905.14 and 576.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.09, 1,905.14 and 576.73 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.09 : 1,905.14 = 576.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.09/1,905.14 = 576.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.09x = 1,905.14 × 576.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.09x = 1,098,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,751.39/1,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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