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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.78, 1,669.50 and 1,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.78, 1,669.50 and 1,090.38 is: 1,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.78 : 1,669.50 = 1,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.78/1,669.50 = 1,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.78x = 1,669.50 × 1,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.78x = 1,820,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,389.41/1,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.73

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