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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.68, 1,902.33 and 1,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.68, 1,902.33 and 1,141.28 is: 1,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.68 : 1,902.33 = 1,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.68/1,902.33 = 1,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.68x = 1,902.33 × 1,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.68x = 2,171,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,091.18/1,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.95

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