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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.06, 1,902.09 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.06, 1,902.09 and 618.30 is: 926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.06 : 1,902.09 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.06/1,902.09 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.06x = 1,902.09 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.06x = 1,176,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,062.25/1,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.72

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