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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.37, 1,747.49 and 1,057.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.37, 1,747.49 and 1,057.37 is: 1,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.37 : 1,747.49 = 1,057.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.37/1,747.49 = 1,057.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.37x = 1,747.49 × 1,057.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.37x = 1,847,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,729.48/1,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.77

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