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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.30, 1,904.26 and 749.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.30, 1,904.26 and 749.74 is: 1,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.30 : 1,904.26 = 749.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.30/1,904.26 = 749.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.30x = 1,904.26 × 749.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.30x = 1,427,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,699.89/1,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.79

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