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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.28, 1,901.88 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.28, 1,901.88 and 488.46 is: 732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.28 : 1,901.88 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.28/1,901.88 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.28x = 1,901.88 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.28x = 928,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,992.30/1,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.48

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