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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.76, 1,902.94 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.76, 1,902.94 and 402.88 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.76 : 1,902.94 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.76/1,902.94 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.76x = 1,902.94 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.76x = 766,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,656.47/1,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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