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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.39, 1,901.07 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.39, 1,901.07 and 682.56 is: 1,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.39 : 1,901.07 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.39/1,901.07 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.39x = 1,901.07 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.39x = 1,297,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,594.34/1,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.02

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