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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.65, 1,903.93 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.65, 1,903.93 and 404.03 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.65 : 1,903.93 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.65/1,903.93 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.65x = 1,903.93 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.65x = 769,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,244.84/1,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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