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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.82, 1,903.83 and 963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.82, 1,903.83 and 963.02 is: 1,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.82 : 1,903.83 = 963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.82/1,903.83 = 963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.82x = 1,903.83 × 963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.82x = 1,833,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,426.37/1,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.71

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