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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.44, 1,901.61 and 1,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.44, 1,901.61 and 1,095.48 is: 1,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.44 : 1,901.61 = 1,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.44/1,901.61 = 1,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.44x = 1,901.61 × 1,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.44x = 2,083,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,175.72/1,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.73

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