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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.12, 1,903.84 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.12, 1,903.84 and 489.44 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.12 : 1,903.84 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.12/1,903.84 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.12x = 1,903.84 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.12x = 931,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,815.45/1,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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