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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.13, 1,902.48 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.13, 1,902.48 and 402.51 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.13 : 1,902.48 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.13/1,902.48 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.13x = 1,902.48 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.13x = 765,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,767.22/1,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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