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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.40, 1,741.08 and 1,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.40, 1,741.08 and 1,125.39 is: 1,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.40 : 1,741.08 = 1,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.40/1,741.08 = 1,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.40x = 1,741.08 × 1,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.40x = 1,959,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,394.02/1,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.78

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