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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.12, 1,900.50 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.12, 1,900.50 and 651.30 is: 976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.12 : 1,900.50 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.12/1,900.50 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.12x = 1,900.50 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.12x = 1,237,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,795.65/1,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.09

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