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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.29, 1,901.97 and 487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.29, 1,901.97 and 487.89 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.29 : 1,901.97 = 487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.29/1,901.97 = 487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.29x = 1,901.97 × 487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.29x = 927,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,952.14/1,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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