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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.24, 1,902.12 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.24, 1,902.12 and 402.56 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.24 : 1,902.12 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.24/1,902.12 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.24x = 1,902.12 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.24x = 765,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,717.43/1,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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