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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.26, 1,867.56 and 1,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.26, 1,867.56 and 1,068.29 is: 1,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.26 : 1,867.56 = 1,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.26/1,867.56 = 1,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.26x = 1,867.56 × 1,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.26x = 1,995,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,089.33/1,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.19

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