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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.02, 1,903.04 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.02, 1,903.04 and 538.10 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.02 : 1,903.04 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.02/1,903.04 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.02x = 1,903.04 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.02x = 1,024,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,025.82/1,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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