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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.20, 1,904 and 538.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.20, 1,904 and 538.78 is: 808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.20 : 1,904 = 538.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.20/1,904 = 538.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.20x = 1,904 × 538.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.20x = 1,025,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,837.12/1,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.25

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