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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,903.44 and 978.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,903.44 and 978.72 is: 1,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,903.44 = 978.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,903.44 = 978.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,903.44 × 978.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 1,862,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,934.80/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.09

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