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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.50, 1,893.42 and 1,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.50, 1,893.42 and 1,075.77 is: 1,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.50 : 1,893.42 = 1,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.50/1,893.42 = 1,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.50x = 1,893.42 × 1,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.50x = 2,036,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,884.43/1,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.48

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