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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.29, 1,902.02 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.29, 1,902.02 and 390.69 is: 585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.29 : 1,902.02 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.29/1,902.02 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.29x = 1,902.02 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.29x = 743,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,098.24/1,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.91

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