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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.40, 1,902.60 and 903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.40, 1,902.60 and 903.90 is: 1,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.40 : 1,902.60 = 903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.40/1,902.60 = 903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.40x = 1,902.60 × 903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.40x = 1,719,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,760.14/1,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.85

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