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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.61, 1,903.11 and 720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.61, 1,903.11 and 720.62 is: 1,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.61 : 1,903.11 = 720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.61/1,903.11 = 720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.61x = 1,903.11 × 720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.61x = 1,371,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,420.41/1,269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.19

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