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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.57, 1,901.59 and 1,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.57, 1,901.59 and 1,238.59 is: 1,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.57 : 1,901.59 = 1,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.57/1,901.59 = 1,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.57x = 1,901.59 × 1,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.57x = 2,355,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,290.36/1,269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.19

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