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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.42, 1,750.38 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.42, 1,750.38 and 744.54 is: 1,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.42 : 1,750.38 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.42/1,750.38 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.42x = 1,750.38 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.42x = 1,303,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,227.93/1,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.44

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