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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.16, 1,902.56 and 1,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.16, 1,902.56 and 1,124.80 is: 1,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.16 : 1,902.56 = 1,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.16/1,902.56 = 1,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.16x = 1,902.56 × 1,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.16x = 2,139,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,999.49/1,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.48

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