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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.99, 1,905.82 and 469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.99, 1,905.82 and 469.49 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.99 : 1,905.82 = 469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.99/1,905.82 = 469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.99x = 1,905.82 × 469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.99x = 894,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,763.43/1,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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