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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.31, 1,750.21 and 744.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.31, 1,750.21 and 744.33 is: 1,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.31 : 1,750.21 = 744.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.31/1,750.21 = 744.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.31x = 1,750.21 × 744.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.31x = 1,302,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,733.81/1,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.14

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