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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.14, 1,903.94 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.14, 1,903.94 and 391.62 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.14 : 1,903.94 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.14/1,903.94 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.14x = 1,903.94 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.14x = 745,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,620.98/1,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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