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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.89, 1,903.33 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.89, 1,903.33 and 403.27 is: 604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.89 : 1,903.33 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.89/1,903.33 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.89x = 1,903.33 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.89x = 767,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,555.89/1,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.90

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