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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.64, 1,903.08 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.64, 1,903.08 and 499.20 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.64 : 1,903.08 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.64/1,903.08 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.64x = 1,903.08 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.64x = 950,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,017.54/1,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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