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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.53, 1,901.46 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.53, 1,901.46 and 537.70 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.53 : 1,901.46 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.53/1,901.46 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.53x = 1,901.46 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.53x = 1,022,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,415.04/1,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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