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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.01, 1,901.37 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.01, 1,901.37 and 748.14 is: 1,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.01 : 1,901.37 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.01/1,901.37 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.01x = 1,901.37 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.01x = 1,422,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,490.95/1,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.83

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