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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.74, 1,903.80 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.74, 1,903.80 and 489.30 is: 733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.74 : 1,903.80 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.74/1,903.80 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.74x = 1,903.80 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.74x = 931,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,529.34/1,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.64

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