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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.60, 1,904.10 and 938.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.60, 1,904.10 and 938.95 is: 1,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.60 : 1,904.10 = 938.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.60/1,904.10 = 938.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.60x = 1,904.10 × 938.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.60x = 1,787,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,854.70/1,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.09

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