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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.62, 1,903.34 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.62, 1,903.34 and 402.94 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.62 : 1,903.34 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.62/1,903.34 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.62x = 1,903.34 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.62x = 766,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,931.82/1,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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