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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.20, 1,902.25 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.20, 1,902.25 and 488.06 is: 732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.20 : 1,902.25 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.20/1,902.25 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.20x = 1,902.25 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.20x = 928,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,410.37/1,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.07

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