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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.45, 1,749.63 and 1,092.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.45, 1,749.63 and 1,092.13 is: 1,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.45 : 1,749.63 = 1,092.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.45/1,749.63 = 1,092.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.45x = 1,749.63 × 1,092.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.45x = 1,910,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,823.41/1,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.05

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