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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.46, 1,902.80 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.46, 1,902.80 and 488.66 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.46 : 1,902.80 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.46/1,902.80 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.46x = 1,902.80 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.46x = 929,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,822.25/1,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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