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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.96, 1,903.68 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.96, 1,903.68 and 620 is: 930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.96 : 1,903.68 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.96/1,903.68 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.96x = 1,903.68 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.96x = 1,180,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,281.60/1,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.12

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