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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.49, 1,902.51 and 714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.49, 1,902.51 and 714.64 is: 1,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.49 : 1,902.51 = 714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.49/1,902.51 = 714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.49x = 1,902.51 × 714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.49x = 1,359,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,596.66/1,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.98

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