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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.49, 1,904.03 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.49, 1,904.03 and 576.30 is: 863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.49 : 1,904.03 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.49/1,904.03 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.49x = 1,904.03 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.49x = 1,097,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,282.97/1,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.67

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