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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.44, 1,903.64 and 881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.44, 1,903.64 and 881.16 is: 1,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.44 : 1,903.64 = 881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.44/1,903.64 = 881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.44x = 1,903.64 × 881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.44x = 1,677,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,411.42/1,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.42

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