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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.84, 1,752.90 and 1,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.84, 1,752.90 and 1,034.11 is: 1,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.84 : 1,752.90 = 1,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.84/1,752.90 = 1,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.84x = 1,752.90 × 1,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.84x = 1,812,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,691.42/1,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.37

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