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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.48, 1,906.04 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.48, 1,906.04 and 501.04 is: 751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.48 : 1,906.04 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.48/1,906.04 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.48x = 1,906.04 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.48x = 955,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,002.28/1,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.69

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