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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.80, 1,906.56 and 751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.80, 1,906.56 and 751.26 is: 1,127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.80 : 1,906.56 = 751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.80/1,906.56 = 751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.80x = 1,906.56 × 751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.80x = 1,432,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,322.27/1,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.10

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