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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,900.96 and 1,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,900.96 and 1,064.04 is: 1,591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,900.96 = 1,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,900.96 = 1,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,900.96 × 1,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 2,022,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,697.48/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.82

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