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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.77, 1,901.45 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.77, 1,901.45 and 488.06 is: 731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.77 : 1,901.45 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.77/1,901.45 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.77x = 1,901.45 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.77x = 928,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,021.69/1,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.43

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