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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.50, 1,903.14 and 1,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.50, 1,903.14 and 1,137.68 is: 1,706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.50 : 1,903.14 = 1,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.50/1,903.14 = 1,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.50x = 1,903.14 × 1,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.50x = 2,165,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,164.32/1,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.87

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