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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.08, 1,754.88 and 1,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.08, 1,754.88 and 1,246.48 is: 1,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.08 : 1,754.88 = 1,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.08/1,754.88 = 1,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.08x = 1,754.88 × 1,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.08x = 2,187,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,422.82/1,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.99

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