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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.71, 1,902.78 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.71, 1,902.78 and 619.92 is: 928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.71 : 1,902.78 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.71/1,902.78 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.71x = 1,902.78 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.71x = 1,179,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,571.38/1,270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.28

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