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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.93, 1,902.63 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.93, 1,902.63 and 527.65 is: 791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.93 : 1,902.63 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.93/1,902.63 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.93x = 1,902.63 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.93x = 1,003,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,919.94/1,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.15

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