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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.02, 1,903.20 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.02, 1,903.20 and 538.22 is: 807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.02 : 1,903.20 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.02/1,903.20 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.02x = 1,903.20 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.02x = 1,024,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,340.30/1,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.19

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