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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.20, 1,906.08 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.20, 1,906.08 and 621 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.20 : 1,906.08 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.20/1,906.08 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.20x = 1,906.08 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.20x = 1,183,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,675.68/1,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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