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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.51, 1,902.96 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.51, 1,902.96 and 402.75 is: 604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.51 : 1,902.96 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.51/1,902.96 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.51x = 1,902.96 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.51x = 766,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,417.14/1,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.19

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