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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.17, 1,906.05 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.17, 1,906.05 and 620.55 is: 931.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.17 : 1,906.05 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.17/1,906.05 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.17x = 1,906.05 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.17x = 1,182,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,799.33/1,270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.21

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