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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.14, 1,903.77 and 619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.14, 1,903.77 and 619.86 is: 929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.14 : 1,903.77 = 619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.14/1,903.77 = 619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.14x = 1,903.77 × 619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.14x = 1,180,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,070.87/1,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.82

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