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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.64, 1,754.52 and 939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.64, 1,754.52 and 939.44 is: 1,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.64 : 1,754.52 = 939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.64/1,754.52 = 939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.64x = 1,754.52 × 939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.64x = 1,648,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,266.27/1,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.19

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