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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.61, 1,904.42 and 538.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.61, 1,904.42 and 538.69 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.61 : 1,904.42 = 538.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.61/1,904.42 = 538.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.61x = 1,904.42 × 538.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.61x = 1,025,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,892.01/1,269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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