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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.82, 1,902.78 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.82, 1,902.78 and 528.84 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.82 : 1,902.78 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.82/1,902.78 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.82x = 1,902.78 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.82x = 1,006,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,266.18/1,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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