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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.08, 1,750 and 957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.08, 1,750 and 957.04 is: 1,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.08 : 1,750 = 957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.08/1,750 = 957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.08x = 1,750 × 957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.08x = 1,674,820
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,820/1,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.75

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