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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.85, 1,903.26 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.85, 1,903.26 and 538.32 is: 807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.85 : 1,903.26 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.85/1,903.26 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.85x = 1,903.26 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.85x = 1,024,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,562.92/1,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.47

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