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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.59, 1,904.28 and 685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.59, 1,904.28 and 685.56 is: 1,027.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.59 : 1,904.28 = 685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.59/1,904.28 = 685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.59x = 1,904.28 × 685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.59x = 1,305,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,508.55/1,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.49

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