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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.32, 1,902.14 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.32, 1,902.14 and 402.42 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.32 : 1,902.14 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.32/1,902.14 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.32x = 1,902.14 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.32x = 765,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,459.18/1,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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