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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.10, 1,902.02 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.10, 1,902.02 and 651.56 is: 977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.10 : 1,902.02 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.10/1,902.02 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.10x = 1,902.02 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.10x = 1,239,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,267.38/1,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.26

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