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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.88, 1,904.72 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.88, 1,904.72 and 539.46 is: 809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.88 : 1,904.72 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.88/1,904.72 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.88x = 1,904.72 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.88x = 1,027,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,517.55/1,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.15

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