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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.88, 2,075.44 and 1,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.88, 2,075.44 and 1,270 is: 1,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.88 : 2,075.44 = 1,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.88/2,075.44 = 1,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.88x = 2,075.44 × 1,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.88x = 2,635,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,808.80/1,504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.51

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