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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.48, 1,903.04 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.48, 1,903.04 and 499.04 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.48 : 1,903.04 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.48/1,903.04 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.48x = 1,903.04 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.48x = 949,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,693.08/1,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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