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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.80, 2,062.26 and 1,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.80, 2,062.26 and 1,270.34 is: 1,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.80 : 2,062.26 = 1,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.80/2,062.26 = 1,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.80x = 2,062.26 × 1,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.80x = 2,619,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,771.37/1,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.73

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