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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.40, 1,899.36 and 1,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.40, 1,899.36 and 1,123.68 is: 1,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.40 : 1,899.36 = 1,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.40/1,899.36 = 1,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.40x = 1,899.36 × 1,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.40x = 2,134,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,272.84/1,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.65

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