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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.37, 1,902.77 and 402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.37, 1,902.77 and 402.89 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.37 : 1,902.77 = 402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.37/1,902.77 = 402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.37x = 1,902.77 × 402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.37x = 766,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,604.99/1,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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