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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.40, 1,748.40 and 874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.40, 1,748.40 and 874.80 is: 1,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.40 : 1,748.40 = 874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.40/1,748.40 = 874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.40x = 1,748.40 × 874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.40x = 1,529,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,500.32/1,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.85

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