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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.26, 1,900.23 and 937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.26, 1,900.23 and 937.97 is: 1,404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.26 : 1,900.23 = 937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.26/1,900.23 = 937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.26x = 1,900.23 × 937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.26x = 1,782,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,349.23/1,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.25

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