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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.32, 1,904.42 and 529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.32, 1,904.42 and 529.33 is: 794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.32 : 1,904.42 = 529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.32/1,904.42 = 529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.32x = 1,904.42 × 529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.32x = 1,008,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,063.20/1,269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.17

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