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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.35, 1,904.49 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.35, 1,904.49 and 807.18 is: 1,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.35 : 1,904.49 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.35/1,904.49 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.35x = 1,904.49 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.35x = 1,537,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,266.24/1,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.11

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