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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.28, 1,750.44 and 1,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.28, 1,750.44 and 1,234.97 is: 1,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.28 : 1,750.44 = 1,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.28/1,750.44 = 1,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.28x = 1,750.44 × 1,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.28x = 2,161,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,732.13/1,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.46

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