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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.44, 1,890.78 and 1,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.44, 1,890.78 and 1,068.28 is: 1,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.44 : 1,890.78 = 1,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.44/1,890.78 = 1,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.44x = 1,890.78 × 1,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.44x = 2,019,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,882.46/1,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.79

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