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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.74, 1,906.08 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.74, 1,906.08 and 393.27 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.74 : 1,906.08 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.74/1,906.08 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.74x = 1,906.08 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.74x = 749,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,604.08/1,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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