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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.62, 1,904.44 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.62, 1,904.44 and 404 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.62 : 1,904.44 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.62/1,904.44 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.62x = 1,904.44 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.62x = 769,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,393.76/1,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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