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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.61, 1,901.68 and 856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.61, 1,901.68 and 856.91 is: 1,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.61 : 1,901.68 = 856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.61/1,901.68 = 856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.61x = 1,901.68 × 856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.61x = 1,629,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,571.22/1,269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.52

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