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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.59, 1,750.88 and 969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.59, 1,750.88 and 969.35 is: 1,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.59 : 1,750.88 = 969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.59/1,750.88 = 969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.59x = 1,750.88 × 969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.59x = 1,697,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,215.53/1,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.88

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