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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.54, 1,903.96 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.54, 1,903.96 and 610.78 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.54 : 1,903.96 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.54/1,903.96 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.54x = 1,903.96 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.54x = 1,162,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,900.69/1,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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