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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.35, 1,904.05 and 575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.35, 1,904.05 and 575.89 is: 863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.35 : 1,904.05 = 575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.35/1,904.05 = 575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.35x = 1,904.05 × 575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.35x = 1,096,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,523.35/1,269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.85

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