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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.90, 1,750.98 and 1,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.90, 1,750.98 and 1,131.04 is: 1,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.90 : 1,750.98 = 1,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.90/1,750.98 = 1,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.90x = 1,750.98 × 1,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.90x = 1,980,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,428.42/1,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.29

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