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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.70, 1,904.62 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.70, 1,904.62 and 436.70 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.70 : 1,904.62 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.70/1,904.62 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.70x = 1,904.62 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.70x = 831,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,747.55/1,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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