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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.38, 1,902.46 and 1,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.38, 1,902.46 and 1,147.26 is: 1,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.38 : 1,902.46 = 1,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.38/1,902.46 = 1,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.38x = 1,902.46 × 1,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.38x = 2,182,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,616.26/1,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.08

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