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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.01, 1,902.18 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.01, 1,902.18 and 402.39 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.01 : 1,902.18 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.01/1,902.18 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.01x = 1,902.18 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.01x = 765,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,418.21/1,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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