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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.74, 1,904.82 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.74, 1,904.82 and 577.90 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.74 : 1,904.82 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.74/1,904.82 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.74x = 1,904.82 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.74x = 1,100,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,787.66/1,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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