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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.33, 1,902.59 and 488.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.33, 1,902.59 and 488.71 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.33 : 1,902.59 = 488.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.33/1,902.59 = 488.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.33x = 1,902.59 × 488.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.33x = 929,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,802.80/1,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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