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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.29, 1,901.37 and 994.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.29, 1,901.37 and 994.07 is: 1,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.29 : 1,901.37 = 994.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.29/1,901.37 = 994.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.29x = 1,901.37 × 994.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.29x = 1,890,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,089.91/1,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.09

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