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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.96, 1,904.44 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.96, 1,904.44 and 489.53 is: 734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.96 : 1,904.44 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.96/1,904.44 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.96x = 1,904.44 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.96x = 932,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,284.05/1,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.11

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