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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.84, 1,902.85 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.84, 1,902.85 and 402.95 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.84 : 1,902.85 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.84/1,902.85 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.84x = 1,902.85 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.84x = 766,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,742.89/1,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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