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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.72, 1,903.11 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.72, 1,903.11 and 435.84 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.72 : 1,903.11 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.72/1,903.11 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.72x = 1,903.11 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.72x = 829,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,451.46/1,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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