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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.19, 1,750.14 and 744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.19, 1,750.14 and 744.19 is: 1,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.19 : 1,750.14 = 744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.19/1,750.14 = 744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.19x = 1,750.14 × 744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.19x = 1,302,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,432.31/1,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.00

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