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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.62, 1,904.73 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.62, 1,904.73 and 392.09 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.62 : 1,904.73 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.62/1,904.73 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.62x = 1,904.73 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.62x = 746,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,825.59/1,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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