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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.15, 1,902.44 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.15, 1,902.44 and 390.63 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.15 : 1,902.44 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.15/1,902.44 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.15x = 1,902.44 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.15x = 743,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,148.18/1,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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