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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.83, 1,906.65 and 567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.83, 1,906.65 and 567.93 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.83 : 1,906.65 = 567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.83/1,906.65 = 567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.83x = 1,906.65 × 567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.83x = 1,082,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,843.73/1,270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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