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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.70, 1,904.85 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.70, 1,904.85 and 404.02 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.70 : 1,904.85 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.70/1,904.85 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.70x = 1,904.85 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.70x = 769,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,597.50/1,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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