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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.38, 1,902.84 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.38, 1,902.84 and 498.88 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.38 : 1,902.84 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.38/1,902.84 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.38x = 1,902.84 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.38x = 949,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,276.81/1,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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