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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.42, 1,903.92 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.42, 1,903.92 and 403.50 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.42 : 1,903.92 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.42/1,903.92 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.42x = 1,903.92 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.42x = 768,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,231.72/1,269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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