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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.59, 1,903.62 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.59, 1,903.62 and 538.79 is: 807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.59 : 1,903.62 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.59/1,903.62 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.59x = 1,903.62 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.59x = 1,025,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,651.42/1,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.86

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