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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.22, 1,906.69 and 1,124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.22, 1,906.69 and 1,124.87 is: 1,688.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.22 : 1,906.69 = 1,124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.22/1,906.69 = 1,124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.22x = 1,906.69 × 1,124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.22x = 2,144,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,770.80/1,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.51

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