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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.85, 1,902.97 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.85, 1,902.97 and 435.82 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.85 : 1,902.97 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.85/1,902.97 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.85x = 1,902.97 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.85x = 829,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,352.39/1,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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