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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.52, 1,903 and 782.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.52, 1,903 and 782.09 is: 1,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.52 : 1,903 = 782.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.52/1,903 = 782.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.52x = 1,903 × 782.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.52x = 1,488,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,317.27/1,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.42

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