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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.20, 1,901.40 and 487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.20, 1,901.40 and 487.90 is: 731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.20 : 1,901.40 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.20/1,901.40 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.20x = 1,901.40 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.20x = 927,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,693.06/1,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.50

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