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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.12, 1,903.55 and 1,064.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.12, 1,903.55 and 1,064.91 is: 1,598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.12 : 1,903.55 = 1,064.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.12/1,903.55 = 1,064.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.12x = 1,903.55 × 1,064.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.12x = 2,027,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,104.11/1,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.51

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