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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.44, 1,902.67 and 498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.44, 1,902.67 and 498.94 is: 748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.44 : 1,902.67 = 498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.44/1,902.67 = 498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.44x = 1,902.67 × 498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.44x = 949,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,312.17/1,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.41

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