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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.03, 1,899.98 and 1,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.03, 1,899.98 and 1,006.63 is: 1,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.03 : 1,899.98 = 1,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.03/1,899.98 = 1,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.03x = 1,899.98 × 1,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.03x = 1,912,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,573.69/1,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.30

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