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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.56, 1,906.16 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.56, 1,906.16 and 501.28 is: 752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.56 : 1,906.16 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.56/1,906.16 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.56x = 1,906.16 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.56x = 955,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,519.88/1,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.05

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