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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.13, 1,903.14 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.13, 1,903.14 and 652.98 is: 978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.13 : 1,903.14 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.13/1,903.14 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.13x = 1,903.14 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.13x = 1,242,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,712.36/1,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.41

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