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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.51, 1,899.11 and 937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.51, 1,899.11 and 937.22 is: 1,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.51 : 1,899.11 = 937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.51/1,899.11 = 937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.51x = 1,899.11 × 937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.51x = 1,779,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,876.72/1,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.13

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