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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.96, 1,903.71 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.96, 1,903.71 and 538.52 is: 807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.96 : 1,903.71 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.96/1,903.71 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.96x = 1,903.71 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.96x = 1,025,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,183.53/1,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.89

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