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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.12, 1,751.70 and 1,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.12, 1,751.70 and 1,150.22 is: 1,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.12 : 1,751.70 = 1,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.12/1,751.70 = 1,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.12x = 1,751.70 × 1,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.12x = 2,014,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,831.62/1,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.84

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