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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.54, 1,901.26 and 721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.54, 1,901.26 and 721.18 is: 1,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.54 : 1,901.26 = 721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.54/1,901.26 = 721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.54x = 1,901.26 × 721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.54x = 1,371,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,150.69/1,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.89

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