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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.05, 1,904.49 and 782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.05, 1,904.49 and 782.45 is: 1,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.05 : 1,904.49 = 782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.05/1,904.49 = 782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.05x = 1,904.49 × 782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.05x = 1,490,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,158.68/1,269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.24

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