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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.41, 1,904.54 and 684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.41, 1,904.54 and 684.46 is: 1,026.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.41 : 1,904.54 = 684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.41/1,904.54 = 684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.41x = 1,904.54 × 684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.41x = 1,303,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,585.40/1,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.93

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