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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.09, 1,903.74 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.09, 1,903.74 and 403.40 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.09 : 1,903.74 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.09/1,903.74 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.09x = 1,903.74 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.09x = 767,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,971.96/1,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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