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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.69, 1,904.17 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.69, 1,904.17 and 403.89 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.69 : 1,904.17 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.69/1,904.17 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.69x = 1,904.17 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.69x = 769,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,075.22/1,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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