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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.10, 1,908.60 and 999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.10, 1,908.60 and 999.70 is: 1,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.10 : 1,908.60 = 999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.10/1,908.60 = 999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.10x = 1,908.60 × 999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.10x = 1,908,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,027.42/1,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.37

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