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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.77, 1,904.19 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.77, 1,904.19 and 436.60 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.77 : 1,904.19 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.77/1,904.19 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.77x = 1,904.19 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.77x = 831,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,365.52/1,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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