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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.46, 1,753.36 and 911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.46, 1,753.36 and 911.28 is: 1,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.46 : 1,753.36 = 911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.46/1,753.36 = 911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.46x = 1,753.36 × 911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.46x = 1,597,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,801.90/1,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.66

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