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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.37, 1,903.37 and 1,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.37, 1,903.37 and 1,141.97 is: 1,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.37 : 1,903.37 = 1,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.37/1,903.37 = 1,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.37x = 1,903.37 × 1,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.37x = 2,173,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,576.21/1,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.98

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