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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.75, 1,903.49 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.75, 1,903.49 and 403.09 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.75 : 1,903.49 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.75/1,903.49 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.75x = 1,903.49 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.75x = 767,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,277.78/1,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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