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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.28, 1,749.96 and 744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.28, 1,749.96 and 744.12 is: 1,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.28 : 1,749.96 = 744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.28/1,749.96 = 744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.28x = 1,749.96 × 744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.28x = 1,302,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,180.24/1,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.73

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