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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.53, 6,402.76 and 1,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.53, 6,402.76 and 1,190.53 is: 1,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.53 : 6,402.76 = 1,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.53/6,402.76 = 1,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.53x = 6,402.76 × 1,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.53x = 7,622,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,677.86/4,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.79

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