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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,743.84 and 1,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,743.84 and 1,055.52 is: 1,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,743.84 = 1,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,743.84 = 1,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,743.84 × 1,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 1,840,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,658.00/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.44

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