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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.01, 1,900.95 and 487.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.01, 1,900.95 and 487.59 is: 730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.01 : 1,900.95 = 487.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.01/1,900.95 = 487.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.01x = 1,900.95 × 487.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.01x = 926,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,884.21/1,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.98

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