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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.32, 1,904.37 and 1,076.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.32, 1,904.37 and 1,076.58 is: 1,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.32 : 1,904.37 = 1,076.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.32/1,904.37 = 1,076.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.32x = 1,904.37 × 1,076.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.32x = 2,050,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,206.65/1,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.93

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