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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.19, 1,901.93 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.19, 1,901.93 and 402.48 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.19 : 1,901.93 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.19/1,901.93 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.19x = 1,901.93 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.19x = 765,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,486.77/1,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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