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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.29, 1,750.53 and 825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.29, 1,750.53 and 825.43 is: 1,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.29 : 1,750.53 = 825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.29/1,750.53 = 825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.29x = 1,750.53 × 825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.29x = 1,444,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,939.98/1,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.28

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