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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.36, 1,901.66 and 944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.36, 1,901.66 and 944.92 is: 1,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.36 : 1,901.66 = 944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.36/1,901.66 = 944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.36x = 1,901.66 × 944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.36x = 1,796,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,916.57/1,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.49

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