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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.50, 1,905.75 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.50, 1,905.75 and 501 is: 751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.50 : 1,905.75 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.50/1,905.75 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.50x = 1,905.75 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.50x = 954,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,780.75/1,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.50

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