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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.99, 1,904.79 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.99, 1,904.79 and 490.36 is: 735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.99 : 1,904.79 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.99/1,904.79 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.99x = 1,904.79 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.99x = 934,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,026.22/1,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.46

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