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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.35 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.35 and 577.44 is: 866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.78 : 1,906.35 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.78/1,906.35 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.78x = 1,906.35 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.78x = 1,100,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,802.74/1,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.24

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