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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.20, 1,903.95 and 611.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.20, 1,903.95 and 611.66 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.20 : 1,903.95 = 611.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.20/1,903.95 = 611.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.20x = 1,903.95 × 611.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.20x = 1,164,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,575.77/1,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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