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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.09, 1,903.63 and 836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.09, 1,903.63 and 836.14 is: 1,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.09 : 1,903.63 = 836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.09/1,903.63 = 836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.09x = 1,903.63 × 836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.09x = 1,591,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,701.19/1,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.21

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