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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,903.86 and 1,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,903.86 and 1,075.50 is: 1,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,903.86 = 1,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,903.86 = 1,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,903.86 × 1,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 2,047,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,601.43/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.42

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