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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.80, 1,901.94 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.80, 1,901.94 and 620.44 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.80 : 1,901.94 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.80/1,901.94 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.80x = 1,901.94 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.80x = 1,180,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,039.65/1,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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