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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.24, 1,751.16 and 973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.24, 1,751.16 and 973.04 is: 1,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.24 : 1,751.16 = 973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.24/1,751.16 = 973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.24x = 1,751.16 × 973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.24x = 1,703,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,948.73/1,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.55

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