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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.70, 1,904.31 and 612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.70, 1,904.31 and 612.83 is: 918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.70 : 1,904.31 = 612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.70/1,904.31 = 612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.70x = 1,904.31 × 612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.70x = 1,167,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,018.30/1,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.41

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