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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.74, 1,904.52 and 436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.74, 1,904.52 and 436.72 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.74 : 1,904.52 = 436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.74/1,904.52 = 436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.74x = 1,904.52 × 436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.74x = 831,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,741.97/1,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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