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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.57, 1,900.10 and 1,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.57, 1,900.10 and 1,237.59 is: 1,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.57 : 1,900.10 = 1,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.57/1,900.10 = 1,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.57x = 1,900.10 × 1,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.57x = 2,351,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,538.57/1,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.70

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