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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.44, 1,899.80 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.44, 1,899.80 and 682.40 is: 1,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.44 : 1,899.80 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.44/1,899.80 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.44x = 1,899.80 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.44x = 1,296,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,423.52/1,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.06

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