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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.14, 1,902.78 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.14, 1,902.78 and 620.52 is: 929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.14 : 1,902.78 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.14/1,902.78 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.14x = 1,902.78 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.14x = 1,180,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,713.05/1,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.59

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