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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.34, 1,902.50 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.34, 1,902.50 and 402.64 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.34 : 1,902.50 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.34/1,902.50 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.34x = 1,902.50 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.34x = 766,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,022.60/1,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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