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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.20 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.20 and 498.78 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.82 : 1,903.20 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.82/1,903.20 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.82x = 1,903.20 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.82x = 949,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,278.10/1,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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