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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,749.92 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,749.92 and 716.16 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,749.92 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,749.92 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,749.92 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 1,253,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,222.71/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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