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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.79, 1,904.22 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.79, 1,904.22 and 489.39 is: 733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.79 : 1,904.22 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.79/1,904.22 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.79x = 1,904.22 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.79x = 931,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,906.23/1,269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.91

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