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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.49, 1,906.54 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.49, 1,906.54 and 540.27 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.49 : 1,906.54 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.49/1,906.54 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.49x = 1,906.54 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.49x = 1,030,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,045.02/1,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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