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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.36, 1,904.04 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.36, 1,904.04 and 403.68 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.36 : 1,904.04 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.36/1,904.04 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.36x = 1,904.04 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.36x = 768,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,622.87/1,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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