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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.92, 1,908 and 1,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.92, 1,908 and 1,066.80 is: 1,601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.92 : 1,908 = 1,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.92/1,908 = 1,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.92x = 1,908 × 1,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.92x = 2,035,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,454.40/1,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.56

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