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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,902.56 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,902.56 and 402.56 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,902.56 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,902.56 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,902.56 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 765,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,894.55/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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