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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.68, 1,906.26 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.68, 1,906.26 and 540.24 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.68 : 1,906.26 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.68/1,906.26 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.68x = 1,906.26 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.68x = 1,029,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,837.90/1,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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