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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.79, 1,901.97 and 938.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.79, 1,901.97 and 938.31 is: 1,406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.79 : 1,901.97 = 938.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.79/1,901.97 = 938.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.79x = 1,901.97 × 938.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.79x = 1,784,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,637.47/1,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.57

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