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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.07, 1,903.10 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.07, 1,903.10 and 488.64 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.07 : 1,903.10 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.07/1,903.10 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.07x = 1,903.10 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.07x = 929,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,921.51/1,269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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