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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.88, 1,906.86 and 685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.88, 1,906.86 and 685.19 is: 1,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.88 : 1,906.86 = 685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.88/1,906.86 = 685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.88x = 1,906.86 × 685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.88x = 1,306,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,551.87/1,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.07

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