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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.07, 1,903.50 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.07, 1,903.50 and 436.19 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.07 : 1,903.50 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.07/1,903.50 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.07x = 1,903.50 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.07x = 830,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,278.15/1,269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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