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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.25, 1,750.19 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.25, 1,750.19 and 716.25 is: 988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.25 : 1,750.19 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.25/1,750.19 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.25x = 1,750.19 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.25x = 1,253,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,573.59/1,268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.43

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