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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.98, 1,908.30 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.98, 1,908.30 and 811.68 is: 1,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.98 : 1,908.30 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.98/1,908.30 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.98x = 1,908.30 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.98x = 1,548,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,928.94/1,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.69

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