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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.87, 1,903.30 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.87, 1,903.30 and 403.18 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.87 : 1,903.30 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.87/1,903.30 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.87x = 1,903.30 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.87x = 767,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,366.73/1,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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