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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.20, 1,902.42 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.20, 1,902.42 and 527.66 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.20 : 1,902.42 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.20/1,902.42 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.20x = 1,902.42 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.20x = 1,003,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,830.94/1,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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