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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,748.96 and 825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,748.96 and 825.90 is: 1,139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,748.96 = 825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,748.96 = 825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,748.96 × 825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 1,444,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,466.06/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.03

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