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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.68, 1,904.82 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.68, 1,904.82 and 540.07 is: 810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.68 : 1,904.82 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.68/1,904.82 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.68x = 1,904.82 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.68x = 1,028,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,729.35/1,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.23

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