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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.38, 1,902.88 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.38, 1,902.88 and 402.69 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.38 : 1,902.88 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.38/1,902.88 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.38x = 1,902.88 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.38x = 766,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,270.75/1,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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