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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.83, 1,902.67 and 575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.83, 1,902.67 and 575.47 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.83 : 1,902.67 = 575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.83/1,902.67 = 575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.83x = 1,902.67 × 575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.83x = 1,094,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,917.11/1,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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