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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.32, 1,906.26 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.32, 1,906.26 and 539.91 is: 810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.32 : 1,906.26 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.32/1,906.26 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.32x = 1,906.26 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.32x = 1,029,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,208.84/1,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.20

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