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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269, 1,903.50 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269, 1,903.50 and 403.38 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269 : 1,903.50 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269/1,903.50 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269x = 1,903.50 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269x = 767,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,833.83/1,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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