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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.24, 1,903.59 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.24, 1,903.59 and 403.80 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.24 : 1,903.59 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.24/1,903.59 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.24x = 1,903.59 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.24x = 768,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,669.64/1,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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