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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.43, 1,904.60 and 781.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.43, 1,904.60 and 781.91 is: 1,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.43 : 1,904.60 = 781.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.43/1,904.60 = 781.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.43x = 1,904.60 × 781.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.43x = 1,489,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,212.35/1,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.14

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