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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.96, 1,750.32 and 1,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.96, 1,750.32 and 1,092.64 is: 1,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.96 : 1,750.32 = 1,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.96/1,750.32 = 1,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.96x = 1,750.32 × 1,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.96x = 1,912,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,469.64/1,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.74

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