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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.27, 1,906.19 and 1,259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.27, 1,906.19 and 1,259.83 is: 1,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.27 : 1,906.19 = 1,259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.27/1,906.19 = 1,259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.27x = 1,906.19 × 1,259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.27x = 2,401,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,475.35/1,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.52

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