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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.79, 1,906.30 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.79, 1,906.30 and 393.25 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.79 : 1,906.30 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.79/1,906.30 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.79x = 1,906.30 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.79x = 749,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,655.35/1,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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