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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.10, 1,902.36 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.10, 1,902.36 and 488.07 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.10 : 1,902.36 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.10/1,902.36 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.10x = 1,902.36 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.10x = 928,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,484.85/1,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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