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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.39, 1,902.57 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.39, 1,902.57 and 683.56 is: 1,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.39 : 1,902.57 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.39/1,902.57 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.39x = 1,902.57 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.39x = 1,300,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,520.75/1,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.52

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