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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.86, 1,903.38 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.86, 1,903.38 and 403.78 is: 605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.86 : 1,903.38 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.86/1,903.38 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.86x = 1,903.38 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.86x = 768,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,546.78/1,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.70

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