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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.26, 1,904.06 and 538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.26, 1,904.06 and 538.75 is: 808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.26 : 1,904.06 = 538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.26/1,904.06 = 538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.26x = 1,904.06 × 538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.26x = 1,025,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,812.33/1,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.20

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