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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.32, 1,750.80 and 802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.32, 1,750.80 and 802.48 is: 1,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.32 : 1,750.80 = 802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.32/1,750.80 = 802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.32x = 1,750.80 × 802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.32x = 1,404,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,981.98/1,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.75

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