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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.53, 1,906.56 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.53, 1,906.56 and 540.11 is: 810.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.53 : 1,906.56 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.53/1,906.56 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.53x = 1,906.56 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.53x = 1,029,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,745.00/1,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.49

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