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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.35, 1,902.74 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.35, 1,902.74 and 538.46 is: 807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.35 : 1,902.74 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.35/1,902.74 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.35x = 1,902.74 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.35x = 1,024,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,537.17/1,269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.14

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