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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.28, 1,902.45 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.28, 1,902.45 and 402.60 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.28 : 1,902.45 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.28/1,902.45 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.28x = 1,902.45 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.28x = 765,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,926.37/1,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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