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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.36, 1,900.77 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.36, 1,900.77 and 487.52 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.36 : 1,900.77 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.36/1,900.77 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.36x = 1,900.77 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.36x = 926,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,663.39/1,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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