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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.72, 1,904.58 and 782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.72, 1,904.58 and 782.94 is: 1,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.72 : 1,904.58 = 782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.72/1,904.58 = 782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.72x = 1,904.58 × 782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.72x = 1,491,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,171.87/1,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.41

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