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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.45, 1,902.80 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.45, 1,902.80 and 527.91 is: 791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.45 : 1,902.80 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.45/1,902.80 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.45x = 1,902.80 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.45x = 1,004,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,507.15/1,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.92

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