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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.45 and 1,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.30, 1,905.45 and 1,248.70 is: 1,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.30 : 1,905.45 = 1,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.30/1,905.45 = 1,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.30x = 1,905.45 × 1,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.30x = 2,379,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,335.42/1,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.05

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