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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.56, 1,750.64 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.56, 1,750.64 and 744.88 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.56 : 1,750.64 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.56/1,750.64 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.56x = 1,750.64 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.56x = 1,304,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,016.72/1,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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