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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.87, 1,903.10 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.87, 1,903.10 and 575.37 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.87 : 1,903.10 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.87/1,903.10 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.87x = 1,903.10 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.87x = 1,094,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,983.77/1,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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