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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.02, 1,750.17 and 918.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.02, 1,750.17 and 918.64 is: 1,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.02 : 1,750.17 = 918.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.02/1,750.17 = 918.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.02x = 1,750.17 × 918.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.02x = 1,607,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,776.17/1,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.94

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