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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.15, 1,752.13 and 1,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.15, 1,752.13 and 1,047.80 is: 1,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.15 : 1,752.13 = 1,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.15/1,752.13 = 1,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.15x = 1,752.13 × 1,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.15x = 1,835,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,887.50/1,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.41

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