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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.44, 1,750.68 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.44, 1,750.68 and 744.50 is: 1,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.44 : 1,750.68 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.44/1,750.68 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.44x = 1,750.68 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.44x = 1,303,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,381.26/1,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.55

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