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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.54, 1,901.88 and 1,022.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.54, 1,901.88 and 1,022.49 is: 1,531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.54 : 1,901.88 = 1,022.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.54/1,901.88 = 1,022.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.54x = 1,901.88 × 1,022.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.54x = 1,944,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,653.28/1,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.78

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