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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.82, 1,905 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.82, 1,905 and 539.40 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.82 : 1,905 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.82/1,905 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.82x = 1,905 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.82x = 1,027,557
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,557/1,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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