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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.54, 1,900.29 and 993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.54, 1,900.29 and 993.34 is: 1,488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.54 : 1,900.29 = 993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.54/1,900.29 = 993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.54x = 1,900.29 × 993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.54x = 1,887,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,626.44/1,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.04

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