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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.58, 1,905.87 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.58, 1,905.87 and 358.58 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.58 : 1,905.87 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.58/1,905.87 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.58x = 1,905.87 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.58x = 683,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,406.86/1,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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