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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.45, 1,902.72 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.45, 1,902.72 and 402.75 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.45 : 1,902.72 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.45/1,902.72 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.45x = 1,902.72 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.45x = 766,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,320.48/1,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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