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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.69, 1,902.54 and 610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.69, 1,902.54 and 610.38 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.69 : 1,902.54 = 610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.69/1,902.54 = 610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.69x = 1,902.54 × 610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.69x = 1,161,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,262.85/1,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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