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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.49, 1,901.64 and 538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.49, 1,901.64 and 538.59 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.49 : 1,901.64 = 538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.49/1,901.64 = 538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.49x = 1,901.64 × 538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.49x = 1,024,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,204.29/1,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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