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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.26, 1,903.50 and 995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.26, 1,903.50 and 995.13 is: 1,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.26 : 1,903.50 = 995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.26/1,903.50 = 995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.26x = 1,903.50 × 995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.26x = 1,894,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,229.96/1,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.21

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