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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.30, 1,903.34 and 782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.30, 1,903.34 and 782.32 is: 1,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.30 : 1,903.34 = 782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.30/1,903.34 = 782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.30x = 1,903.34 × 782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.30x = 1,489,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,020.95/1,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.18

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