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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.26, 1,901.37 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.26, 1,901.37 and 808.56 is: 1,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.26 : 1,901.37 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.26/1,901.37 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.26x = 1,901.37 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.26x = 1,537,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,371.73/1,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.28

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