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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.91, 1,903.67 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.91, 1,903.67 and 403.22 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.91 : 1,903.67 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.91/1,903.67 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.91x = 1,903.67 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.91x = 767,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,600.56/1,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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