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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.67 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.82, 1,903.67 and 528.83 is: 793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.82 : 1,903.67 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.82/1,903.67 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.82x = 1,903.67 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.82x = 1,006,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,717.81/1,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.43

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